Overview

Television (Hons) from Dún Laoghaire, Institute of Art, Design + Technology provides you with a challenging and creative environment to develop the practical and critical skills necessary to realise your story telling abilities.

Quick Facts:

Named by Variety Magazine in 2020 as one of the world’s top film schools, the National Film School at IADT has excelled in teaching television for over 30 years.
Learn in state-of-the-art studios under the expert guidance of our award-winning lecturing team and be ready to work in this evolving industry. Graduates work in all sectors of the industry and have won or been nominated for many international awards and festivals.

Documentary and factual storytelling are key elements: this course is concerned with the world around you, telling other people’s stories and developing your own voice.
The programme is distinguished from others in this area by its focus on a synthesis between all media and a professional learning environment modelled on simulated real-world experiences. Professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries. Graduate employment opportunities exist in: television, online content providers; the broadcast media; advertisement agencies; production facilities; company in house production facilities; and corporate and state bodies.

Pathways for taught and by research postgraduate programmes in film and screen arts include: MA in Screenwriting, MA in Creative Production + Screen Finance, Viewfinder international Joint MA in Cinematography and KinoEyes international Joint MA in Filmmaking.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Culture – Exploring Visual and Materia

Silent Cinema
Documentary Development & Production

Broadcasting and Audience

Television Production
Television as Politics
Business & Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice
Television Drama

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

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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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Available Scholarships

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