SE300 · Level 8 · 4 years

Content Creation and Social Media

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

316

Points have stayed about the same since 2024.

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in making and sharing content for online audiences. It mixes creative work with marketing, media and psychology.

How long
4 years
What you study
In first year you study digital marketing, data analysis, media studies, public relations and social psychology. Later years bring creative video, photography, radio, journalism and podcasting. Final year includes a social media project and a portfolio, and you can pick a dissertation.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can choose a work placement, a semester abroad or a PR and media internship project.
Where it can lead
Careers include content writer or editor, journalism, communications, social media and content marketing, influencing, content management and digital design.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy creating videos, writing and social media and want to turn that into a career.

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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

2023202430720253082026316

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026316Published after the final round
2025 308308379
2024 307307368
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Computer Science: 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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