Courses
Design (Common Entry)
Bachelor of Arts
Course Details
| CAO Code | AU234 |
|---|---|
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| CAO Points | 227 (2025) |
| Method of Delivery | On-campus |
| Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
| Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
| Work placement | Yes |
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Course Overview
Our Bachelor of Arts in Design is a common entry programme with degree award options: Animation, Graphic Design and Illustration, Film and Media Promotion, or Fashion Design with Promotion. It is designed to provide students interested in Art & Design with an opportunity to study various subject areas before choosing a specialised field to pursue the career of their dreams.
Students study common modules and have the flexibility to amend their area of specialisation after their first semester of study, subject to space availability. Students progress to Year 1 Semester 2 in their chosen area of speciality.
It’s a chance for you to turn your artistic talents into a successful creative career, and our small studio-based classes have the latest technologies to support design-led creative thinking and the acquisition of core business skills.
Progression
Students study common modules and have the flexibility to amend their area of specialisation after their first semester of study, subject to space availability. Students progress to Year 1 Semester 2 in one of the following;
Students who successfully complete three years of study to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Design in their chosen field can continue to Level 8 honours degree level by joining Year 4 of Level 8 programme of the area of specialisation.
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Entry Requirements
| Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement | 5 subjects at O6/H7 English or Irish at O6/H7 Maths not required |
| QQI/FET Major Award Required | Any |
| Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements | None |
Fees
Total Fees EU: €3,000
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
Total Fees Non-EU: €12,000
Fees shown are per annum.
Further information on feesCareers
Graduate careers typically include:
Animation – 2D/3D Animator
Animation – Character Design
Animation – Storyboard Artist
Fashion – E-Tailer
Fashion – Fashion Buyer
Fashion – Fashion Designer
Graphic – Graphic Designer
Graphic – Motion Graphics Designer
Graphic – Web Designer
Further Information
Contact Information
Department of Design & Creative Media
Lorna Ross
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)74 9186135
E: lorna.ross@atu.ie
Design & Creative Media