Overview

Do you have a creative, enquiring mind and an interest in the design of engaging and interactive media experiences? Then Dublin City University ’s BSc in Multimedia is the degree for you! Digital media technologies are central to our everyday lives and essential for any company to succeed in a globalised economy.

Key Facts

On this course, you will:

Develop an understanding of digital media theory.

Learn about digital text, image and sound manipulation, and multimedia authoring.

Develop the skills needed to design, develop, and manage creative multimedia projects

Take part in group-based projects that will prepare you for working in the media design and production industries.

Passion for digital technology

For this degree, you do not need existing skills or practical experience in the analysis or design of media, but you should enjoy working with digital technologies and be interested in problem solving, creative expression and working on focussed group projects.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Year One of the programme has a fixed set of core modules that develop crucial production skills in imaging, video, sound, responsive media and information design, as well as a foundation in social and media theory that will inform your studies and work.

Year Two continues your education in relevant theory and in interaction design, allowing a significant specialisation as you choose the degree focus that best suits you from a range of modules in areas such as advanced sound and video production, interactive apps, animation, media spaces, physical computing and more.
Year Three allows further options for specialism and provides support and development for a major project that encompasses the final semester of the programme.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Minimum of H4 in English

GCE A Level C English

Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate:

a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for

academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study

an ability to engage and succeed on the programme

All applicants must complete a statement of interest to be considered for the mature application route.

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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

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Non-residents

17300 EUR / year

≈ 17300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6679 EUR / year

≈ 6679 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Contribution: €2,543 per annum

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 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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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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