TU796 · Level 7 · 3 years

Creative Digital Media

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

232

Down 80 points since 2023 (312).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 practical course for creative people who want to make digital work. You try many creative areas first, then specialise later.

How long
3 years
What you study
You work across graphic design, photography, filmmaking, sound, web and UX design, motion graphics and interactive media. You build a portfolio, with group projects and professional practice, and choose a focus in later years.
Placement and abroad
You can apply for a work placement with a media, design or digital company.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as graphic designers, photographers, filmmakers, web and UX designers, animators, game developers and in marketing, and you can move on to Year 4 of the Level 8 honours degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like making things and are not yet sure which area to focus on.

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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

2023312202430420252402026232

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026232Published after the final round
2025 240240393
2024 304299430
2023 312300423

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 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown website ↗

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