SE202 · Level 8 · 4 years

Product Design Innovation

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

252

Up 17 points since 2023 (235).

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About this course

A product design degree in Carlow, based in a dedicated studio. It sits between art and engineering, and you learn by making and working on projects.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn sketching, model making, prototyping, creative problem solving and software such as Solidworks, Photoshop and Illustrator. The first two years are core design skills and later years add live projects with companies. In final year you design your own product from start to finish. Assessment is all continuous, with no written exams.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you can do a one-semester work placement or study abroad at a European university.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in product and industrial design, furniture, packaging, web, digital and UX design, across sectors from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals. They can also do postgraduate study in design.
Who it suits
Suits students who love making things, think visually and enjoy art, DCG, technology or engineering.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026252Published after the final round
2025 252252361
2024 245245380
2023 235235358

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Slovenian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Romanian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the South East Technological University - Carlow website ↗

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