TU973 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Design - Visual Communication (Portfolio)

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

674

Your portfolio is marked and added to your points, so the points shown include portfolio marks and can go above 625.

Down 21 points since 2023 (695).

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About this course

A studio-based design degree for becoming a graphic designer, illustrator, typographer or digital designer.

How long
4 years
What you study
You work on projects in typography, illustration, photography and digital media, with critical theory on the history of design. Modules include drawing, design for print and for digital media, image-making and design and career management. You can take options from Fine Art and Interior and Furniture Design.
Placement and abroad
Summer internships are encouraged and supported, and in Years 3 and 4 you do live projects with industry and community partners.
Where it can lead
Roles include graphic designer, junior designer, illustrator, animator, UX designer and printmaker.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, enjoy drawing and visual ideas and are happy working in a studio.

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

2023695202484720256542026674

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026674Published after the final round
2025 654654930
2024 847847942
2023 695695920

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

  • N/A

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

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