TU981 · Level 8 · 4 years

Creative Digital Media

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

275

Down 51 points since 2023 (326).

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About this course

A hands-on four-year course in digital creative work, taught at TU Dublin Blanchardstown. You try many areas first and specialise later.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early on you work across graphic design, photography, filmmaking, sound, web design, UX design and motion graphics. First-year modules include Photographic Practice, Filmmaking Techniques and Audio Production. Later years add group projects, interaction design and game engines, and you choose your focus. You build a portfolio of real projects such as brand identities, short films and app designs.
Placement and abroad
You can apply for a work placement with a media, design or digital company, and in year three for a semester or year abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as graphic designers, web and UX designers, animators, filmmakers, marketers and game developers, with employers like Rockstar Games, Publicis and TodayFM.
Who it suits
Suits students who like making things in lots of creative formats and are not sure yet which one they want to focus on.

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

2023326202432720252802026275

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026275Published after the final round
2025 280274341
2024 327327380
2023 326301357

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

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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