Overview

The Design (Visual Communications) (Hons) programme from South East Technological University reflects academic and creative input, which is required for the dynamic nature of commercial graphic design.

The degree has been designed to be innovative, consisting of studio practice, design history, marketing, legal and visual culture.

The practice-based elements of the course include graphic design/typography in print and design, illustration, together with printmaking, digital media and photography

Career opportunities:

Advertising Agencies
Design Consultancies
Digital Media
Television
Screen & Web Design
Public Relations
Marketing
Illustration
Printing & Digital Output Design
Publishing & Editorial
Photo & Image Libraries

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Core - Poster Design
Design Technology
Illustration
Photography
Image-making
Design Culture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Visa-required students must submit their applications before the 1st of June. Non-visa required applicants are encouraged to apply before the end of July.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

50

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterford, Ireland

Disciplines

Design Film Studies Graphic Design View 27 other Bachelors in Design in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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50

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111

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Art or Design & Communication Graphics: O3/H5

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1319 EUR / year

≈ 1319 EUR / year

Living costs

Waterford

Ireland

670 - 1050 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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