SE301 · Level 7 · 3 years

Content Creation and Social Media

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

244

Up 11 points since 2024 (233).

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About this course

A Level 7 degree in creating content and running social media for organisations. It is very hands-on, with plenty of production work.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study digital marketing, data analysis, media studies, public relations and social psychology in first year. Later you work on creative video, radio and storytelling, photography, writing, media law and ethics. Third year covers journalism and content writing.
Placement and abroad
Third-year options include a work placement, a semester abroad or a PR and media internship project.
Where it can lead
Roles include social media executive, content creator, podcaster, community manager and digital campaign assistant, and graduates can progress to a Level 8 honours add-on in digital media and marketing.
Who it suits
Suits students who like making video, audio and written content and are curious about how online audiences behave.

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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
2026244Published after the final round
2025 224224288
2024 233233323
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

  • English or Irish: 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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