TU974 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Fine Art (Portfolio)

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

689

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Up 24 points since 2023 (665).

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About this course

TU Dublin's Fine Art degree trains you to work as a professional visual artist. Entry includes a portfolio, and you must apply to CAO by 1 February.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital media, plus art history and theory. Later years move into contemporary studio practice and interdisciplinary media, with professional practice modules throughout. Final year centres on your own art practice and a written thesis.
Placement and abroad
Students are encouraged to do an Erasmus exchange in third year, and there are study trips to art events in Ireland and abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as professional artists, arts officers, curators, arts administrators and teachers, and many go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, self-motivated and want to develop their own art practice.

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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

2023665202471220257012026689

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026689Published after the final round
2025 701701897
2024 712712906
2023 665683839

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

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

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