US800 · Level 8 · 1 year (Common Entry), then 3 more years in a chosen specialism · Portfolio course

Art and Design (Common Entry, Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

816

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

Up 22 points since 2023 (794).

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About this course

A first-year common entry programme at Limerick School of Art and Design. You try a mix of creative work before choosing your direction.

How long
1 year (Common Entry), then 3 more years in a chosen specialism
What you study
Year 1 is built around studio projects, critical and contextual studies, and elective modules. At the end you pick a specialism for years 2 to 4: Painting, Print Contemporary Practice, Sculpture and Combined Media, Animation and Motion Design, Ceramics in Expanding Practice, Fashion or Graphic Design Communication.
Where it can lead
Career paths depend on the specialism you choose in later years.
Who it suits
Suits students who love art and design but are not yet sure which creative area they want to specialise in.

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

2023794202478520258372026816

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026816Published after the final round
2025 837852980
2024 7857851026
2023 7947941011

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

  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3

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

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