US700 · Level 7 · 3 years · Portfolio course

Graphic Design (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

862

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

Up 129 points since 2023 (733).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in graphic design at TUS Athlone, with one-to-one teaching and your own studio space. Entry is by portfolio.

How long
3 years
What you study
Each year you study four strands: design, image (illustration, photography, animation and moving image), studio practice and visual culture. You move from design basics and visual thinking to typography, creative direction and a final project. Studio practice modules build your profile, presentation and self-promotion.
Placement and abroad
Year three has a studio practice module called Placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in print and screen design, advertising, publishing, film and TV, and teaching. You can apply for the add-on BA (Honours) in Graphic and Digital Design at TUS.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative and visual, enjoy drawing and experimenting, and can put together a portfolio.

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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

2023733202476520258302026862

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026862Published after the final round
2025 830839960
2024 7657651012
2023 733733957

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

  • Technology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Applied 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.

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