Overview
Alongside igniting students’ creativity and problem-solving skills, the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic and Digital Design at the Atlantic Technological University is very practical with a focus on real-world challenges and live project briefs that encourage design solutions that are relevant and meaningful. Working directly with Industry, participating in international competitions, along with an opportunity to gain 12 weeks of full-time industry work placement or to study abroad ensures our graduates enter industry as highly employable, creative, and entrepreneurial designers.
Graduates find employment as UX/UI/Digital Product Designers in the booming tech sector, as graphic designers within advertising, marketing, or design agencies, as in-house graphic designers in a wide range of industries, as self-employed designers among many other roles.In this world of constant change, government and businesses now recognise the need for creative thinkers who are able to identify and solve real problems. This course answers that need, providing our graduates with the processes and skills to launch them into an exciting career in design.
Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
- Graphic Designer
- UX/UI/IxD
- Web Designer
- Interactive Media Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Print & Publishing Designer
- Freelance Design & Illustration
- Advertising & Art Director
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Design Theory – 20th Century visual communication
- Graphic Design – Identity 6
- Graphic Language
- UI – User Interface Design
- Spatial Graphic Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Graphic Design User Experience Design View 9 other Bachelors in User Experience Design in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Leaving Certificate:
- Minimum Points Score 160
- Minimum Five O6/H7
- English or Irish O6/H7
- Art or Graphic Design O6/H7
This programme requires that an applicant either needs to have studied Leaving Certificate Art or Design or if you did not study Art or Design at Leaving Certificate, you may be assessed by portfolio.
Tuition Fee
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International
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 36 months.
The Student Contribution Charge is €3,000.
Living costs for Galway
800 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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