TU976 · Level 8 · 4 years

Photography (Portfolio)

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

300

Down 548 points since 2023 (848).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in photography at TU Dublin Grangegorman. It prepares you for work as a professional photographer or in the wider visual arts.

How long
4 years
What you study
The course has three strands: photographic practice, critical studies (history, theory and criticism of images) and professional skills such as law and business. Year one covers making and designing images. Later years include documentary work, studio and street photography, editorial work and a photobook. In the last year you complete a dissertation, a portfolio and a major project.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement element, and internships are offered as optional modules.
Where it can lead
Careers include commercial, fashion, press, portrait, medical and forensic photography, picture research, and fine art practice, with education and postgraduate research also possible.
Who it suits
Suits students who love making images and want to combine hands-on camera work with reading and writing about art and culture.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026300Published after the final round
2025 301280340
2024 304228362
2023 848848943

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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