Overview

This innovative and dynamic approach of the Photography and Visual Media (Hons) program at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology integrates the traditions of documentary image making and fine art photography with emergent digital technologies and experimental film.

What will I do?

Explore how new technologies and methodologies are synthetising into photographic practice and their impact on contemporary approaches to image making.

Learn and explore multiple avenues of inquiry that incorporate traditional documentary practice, digital image making, experimental film and software-based work. Develop best practice and skill sets for storytelling through the lens.

Develop a high-level of understanding of the opportunities and challenges of contemporary lens based and digital media practices

Become an empowered creative image maker, with the skills and understanding needed for a professional career

From fashion and advertising to contemporary art and digital media; creative photographers are highly sought after, and play a leading role in reflecting our increasingly visual society and culture. This is a rapidly evolving environment that affects a wide range of cultural sectors and activities.

In the Photography + Visual Media (Hons) program at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, students will access a unique range of facilities that allow you to engage with a variety of photographic technologies, including analogue darkroom processes, through to current, cutting-edge digital media.

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

Graduates seek employment nationally and internationally in diverse creative commercial and contemporary art practices including; digital media, publishing, advertising, architectural photography, fine art, documentary, gallery/project management, fashion/editorial. Graduates also work independently or establish a business. Pathways to Masters level exist in a range of media subject areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photography + Installation Practice

Photography + Curatorial Practice

Photography, Identity + Ireland

Business + Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice

Thesis Research + Proposal

Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

Very Important Deadline Info-Please make sure that you apply to the CAO (EU) or directly to IADT (Non EU) by February 1st to be considered for this programme.

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Disciplines

Photography

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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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110

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Courses that require a portfolio submission (see course pages) are referred to by the Central Applications Office as ‘restricted application’ as they have special requirements (portfolio assessment)
In general, in terms of Irish Leaving Certificate matriculation for level 8 degrees is either

2 H5 required i.e. 6 subjects at ordinary level grade 6 or better including 2 with minimum of grade 5 at higher level
3 H5 required i.e. 6 subjects at ordinary level grade 6 or better including 3 with minimum of grade 5 at higher level.
For level 7/6 awards, matriculation is normally 5 subjects at ordinary level grade 5 or better

In all cases English must be normally included as one of the recognised subjects.
Applicants should check the HEIs website for other specific subjects needed for particular courses

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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

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Dún Laoghaire

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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

Funding

For more information about fees and funding you can refer to the fees and grants page here-https://iadt.ie/for-students/fees-grants/

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What will I do?

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dún Laoghaire

Funding

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