Overview

Design (Common Entry) at Atlantic Technological University 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.

Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Animation – 2D/3D Animator
Animation – Character Design
Animation – Storyboard Artist
Fashion – E-Tailer
Fashion – Fashion Buyer
Fashion – Fashion Designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Enquiry

Communications & Creative Process

Art & Design History

Animation Principles

Narrative & Visual Storytelling

Drawing Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

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

Duolingo English Test

95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

5 subjects at O6/H7 which must include:
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths not required

QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements:Three Distinctions

GCE/ A-level/ GCSE Entry Requirement:

5 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects which must include:
1 A-level at Grade E

and

4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C which must include:
English or Irish

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Letterkenny

Ireland

650 - 1000 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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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Letterkenny

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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