SE204 · Level 8 · 4 years

Visual Communications and Design

South East Technological University - Wexford · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

290

Down 56 points since 2023 (346).

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About this course

A visual communications and design degree on the Wexford campus. It is practical and studio-based, and you graduate with a portfolio.

How long
4 years
What you study
You work on projects in branding, illustration, packaging, typography, advertising, websites, games and moving image. Early years cover drawing, photography, video and digital media. Later years add web design and development, user interface design, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in graphic design, web, motion pictures, computer games, multimedia, advertising and marketing, or can apply for the MSc in Digital Media with Business Analytics or the MA in Interaction Design.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, enjoy art and technology, and like solving visual problems.

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

2023346202422020252352026290

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026290Published after the final round
2025 235348408
2024 220220350
2023 346346442

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

  • Physics: 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.

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