SE208 · Level 8 · 4 years

TV and Media Production

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

320

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A practical TV and media production degree in Carlow, where you take ideas from script to screen, mostly in teams.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn research and producing, scriptwriting, camera work, lighting, sound, graphics, and video editing. About 60% of the course is practical, and most assessment is by assignments rather than exams. Fourth year adds media law, enterprise and a final project of your choice.
Placement and abroad
In third year you do a three-month work placement.
Where it can lead
Past graduates have become camera operators, producers, video editors and presenters, working in production companies, TV and radio stations.
Who it suits
Suits students who love storytelling, enjoy working in a team and want to learn by making video and audio.

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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
2026320Published after the final round
2025 311311368
2024 341347402
2023 322327390

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
  • Biology: 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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