Tertiary degree · Level 8 · Creative Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Immersive Media Production starting in Ballyfermot, Dublin

A new four-year degree on making virtual reality, augmented reality and 360 video experiences. You work on hands-on projects with industry-standard tools. It suits creative students who like both storytelling and technology.

How tertiary degrees work: you apply directly to the further education college, not through the CAO, and you don't need CAO points. You start in the further education college and then move on to the university or technological university to finish the full degree. Applications usually open early in the year; 2026 closing dates ranged from March to May.

Key facts

How long
4 years full-time (Years 1-2 in further education, Years 3-4 at IADT)
Award
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Immersive Media Production (IADT)
Where you study
  • Years 1–2: Ballyfermot College of Further Education (City of Dublin ETB), Dublin → Years 3–4: Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT)

Entry requirements

  • Leaving Cert with 2 subjects at H5 and 4 at O6/H7, or a full Level 5 award, or equivalent
  • Pass a digital portfolio assessment (pass/fail); interview possible
  • Offers made on a first-come, first-served basis
  • No minimum maths grade, but without O6/H7 Maths you must do a QQI maths special purpose award
  • Non-native English speakers need evidence such as IELTS 6.0-6.5 (6.0 in each part)

How to apply

2027 application link not yet published – check the NTO page. Apply directly to the college, not through the CAO. Apply directly to the further education college through the fetchcourses.ie link, not through the CAO.

Official page on nto.hea.ie ↗

What you'll learn

  • Storytelling, video and audio production
  • 3D modelling and creative coding
  • Virtual production and game engines
  • Storytelling for AR and VR
  • Minor and major projects, plus a thesis

Where it can lead

  • Entry-level production roles in TV, film, games and VFX
  • VR, AR and virtual film production
  • Freelance work
  • Further study at master's or PhD level

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Art, Computer Science, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

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Information from the National Tertiary Office (nto.ie), checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.