Overview

Art and Design (Common Entry) (Hons) at Technological University of the Shannon recognises the wide variety of backgrounds from which it draws its students. It recognises ethnic, cultural and gender diversity which are the basis of individual originality. The programme provides students with the necessary skills, vocabulary and contextual knowledge to progress to 2nd year of honours degree studies in one of the following – Painting; Print Contemporary Practice; Sculpture & Combined Media; Animation & Motion Design; Ceramics in Expanding Practice; Fashion; Graphic Design Communication.

LSAD is the largest centre for Art and Design outside of Dublin and has an award-winning reputation both nationally and internationally.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme work in a wide variety of areas within the Art & Design sector. The career paths graduates take will depend on the area they sepcialise in during their 2nd, 3rd and 4th years.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Semester One Studio Project
Critical & Contextual Studies
Elective Module
Selected Module

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 25 other Bachelors in Visual Arts 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

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105

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50

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish.
TUS accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all courses of study.
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time
As well as meeting the Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC requirement, students will also need to pass a portfolio assessment. The portfolio is scored out of 600 with a minimum score of 240 required to pass.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Additional Details

You are required to pay the €3,000 student contribution fee plus material fee.

Living costs

Limerick

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

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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