Multimedia

Course Details

CAO Code:

DC133

Course Type:

Undergraduate

NFQ Level:

8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information

Delivery Mode:

Full-time

Minimum Points

440

Duration

3 years

Do you have a creative, enquiring mind and an interest in the design of engaging and interactive media experiences? Then DCU’s BSc in Multimedia is the degree for you! Digital media technologies are central to our everyday lives and essential for any company to succeed in a globalised economy. 

Learn from the best
DCU’s BSc in Multimedia was the first degree of its type in Ireland and still leads the field. On this programme, you’ll learn from teaching staff with real-world professional experience and deep knowledge based on research and industry practice. 

On this course, you will: 

  • Develop an understanding of digital media theory.
  • Learn about digital text, image and sound manipulation, and multimedia authoring.
  • Develop the skills needed to design, develop, and manage creative multimedia projects
  • Take part in group-based projects that will prepare you for working in the media design and production industries.

Passion for digital technology
For this degree, you do not need existing skills or practical experience in the analysis or design of media, but you should enjoy working with digital technologies and be interested in problem solving, creative expression and working on focussed group projects.

Entry Requirements

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Leaving Cert

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

Minimum of H4 in English

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

GCE A Level C English

FET Level 5

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

 

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To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

Advanced Entry

Applications are welcomed from students who have studied at Level 6, Level 7 and Level 8 in relevant areas. Such transfer students may be exempt from certain modules. 

International Applications

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. Click here for further information on international applications.

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Full time

Student Contribution

€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee

€6,679 per annum

Non EU Fee

€15,500 per annum