SE209 · Level 7 · 3 years

Design

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

250

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About this course

A Level 7 design degree in Carlow covering products, apps, packaging and visual communication. It is studio-based and you learn by making.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn sketching, model making, prototyping, visual communication, and software such as Solidworks, Photoshop and Illustrator. Work is mostly project-based in a studio, with live projects with companies. Assessment is all continuous, with no written exams. In final year you build a portfolio of product, service and visual design work.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you can do a work placement or study design at a European university.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in UX design, medical device design, web and app development, furniture and environmental design, and other areas that value design thinking. After this course you can transfer into the Level 8 Product Design Innovation degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who think visually, like hands-on projects, 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
2026250Published after the final round
2025 308308430
2024 280280380
2023 257257370

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

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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