US802 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Animation and Illustration (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

944

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in Athlone that combines animation and illustration in one course. It is described as the only undergraduate course in Ireland offering this combination.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study illustration, animation, life drawing, environment design and critical studies from Year 1. Later years add storyboarding, scriptwriting, sequential art, and a final-year project and dissertation.
Placement and abroad
There is a 6-week work placement in Year 3, with a placement preparation module before it.
Where it can lead
It can lead to work in animation and illustration studios for TV, film, games, mobile and VR, in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who love drawing, observe the world around them and want to bring characters and stories to life.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026944Published after the final round
2025 733733937
2024 8748431010
2023 9379371032

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

  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • French: 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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