Overview

This innovative and dynamic approach 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 and Culture

Photography and Communication

Photographic Workflow

Understanding the Photographic Image

Photography and the Studio

Reflecting on Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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OTE

140

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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OTE

140

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme requires the submission of a digital portfolio, please make sure to submit the portfolio by the deadline stated here-https://iadt.ie/study/portfolio-guidelines/

When we assess applications we establish qualification equivalencies to ensure that each applicant meets the required academic threshold for entry.
Prospective international undergraduate students must apply directly to IADT by the relevant closing dates. More info here-https://iadt.ie/study/international-students/

Prospective EU/UK/EEA applicants must apply via the CAO by February 1st. An applicants guide can be found here-https://www.cao.ie/apply.php
Certified transcripts and English translations of qualifications not issued originally in English must be submitted with your CAO application by post.

EU applicants can find more information about how they are assessed here-https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&bb=studentresources

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13500 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Dún Laoghaire

850 - 1150 EUR /month

Living costs

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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Scholarships Information

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