This course develops media and communication theory as well as professional and technical skills through lectures, tutorials, studio workshops, exhibitions, presentations and group work. Individual and team-based project work are essential to acquiring the skills to be successful on this course and in industry. This course will build competencies in key skills in both conventional and new media.

The BA (Hons) in Creative Media places a strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration, design and innovation, and developing students’ practical skills to a high standard. Students are also encouraged to develop the theoretical skills necessary to critically analyse key media issues, both in terms of its technological manifestation and its social impact. 

The aim of this one-year full-time course is to provide students with the necessary skills to think imaginatively and bring their ideas to life through a creative and artistic approach. This programme is designed to accommodate a diverse range of interests, offering an exciting journey through various aspects of creative media. Whether you are drawn to the exciting world of gaming, the skill of creating animations,the captivating lens of photography, the intricate design of desktop publishing, or the transformative magic of image processing, our course is designed to ignite your creativity and provide you with a comprehensive skillset.

For individuals who want to have an introduction to the key skills needed to work in the Creative Media industry and many other industries, where digital images/video can be used for promotional purposes. A course designed for those who have an interest in computer graphics, digital animation, cinematography, digital film editing and the craft of film production. Students will get a good working knowledge of film production technologies and training in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite of software.

Bring your ideas to life through design, creativity, and technology.

If you love being creative and want to explore careers in graphic design, web design, or game design, this course is the perfect starting point. The Creative Media & Game Design programme is packed with hands-on projects and real-world skills that will help you turn your creativity into a career.

This course is ideal for beginners or enthusiasts who are passionate about creative media and want to learn how to bring their ideas to life using the latest technology.

This course is designed to equip the learner with a high level of practical knowledge, skill and competence within a broad range of subjects related to the dynamic digital media and web design industry. The range of industries represented by digital media production includes media such as film and television, digital marketing, digital publishing, animation and digital games.

We place emphasis on the core areas of the digital media discipline including interface development for varied digital environments, digital movie processing and editing techniques, creative project development and print-based media as well as digital marketing. These core areas are underpinned by a strong focus on digital design principles. Learners who successfully complete the course are equipped with specialist knowledge and skills directly relevant to the digital media field and will hold a qualification in a dynamic multimedia discipline.

This one year course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic, creative field of Multimedia. Students will develop proficient skills using core applications within the Adobe Creative Suite of software and will also develop key skills relating to time management, team-work, and independent study skills. Digital photography will equip learners with the essential skills necessary for controlled image making, covering camera settings, techniques, studio lighting, composition, editing and presentation. Students will receive a solid introduction to Image Manipulation, Digital Illustration, Digital Animation, Interactive Media and Web Authoring/Design.

This course equips you with industryrelevant skills Creative Media. Master tools for digital editing, web authoring, and audio production, and learn how to deliver professional-quality content for today’s digital platforms. Develop expertise in image processing and digital photography to produce visuals that captivate audiences.

With valuable work experience opportunities, you’ll build the skills and portfolio needed to succeed in the competitive creative and commercial media sectors or continue your journey to Higher Education.

Learn from some of the finest industry practitioners in the contemporary music scene. This unique programme has some of Ireland’s leading commercial recording studios and performance spaces as teaching facilities.

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work in a creative media setting, using some initiative and independence while under general direction and or to progress to further or higher education and training.

On this course, you will learn the fundamentals of marketing and media analysis, while also developing your creative ability using computers.

The BFA program examines all of the main areas of creative writing, with introductory courses on the discipline as a whole, courses on the technical requirements and the analysis of creative writing, and specific courses exploring the practical aspects of composing novels, short stories, poems, scripts and screenplays. As the student progresses, the program makes increasing use of the workshop method of teaching, and in the final stages there are opportunities for approved students to undertake extended independent writing projects. The student may combine the major in creative writing with other majors offered by the institution, depending on his or her interests; these include performing arts, liberal arts and international business, either as a double major or as minors.

This one year course provides an extensive introduction to a wide range creative writing, media, literature, and culture.

Participants will produce writing for fiction, scripts for theatre, television, radio, and film, as well as for journalism. Students will be introduced to a wide range of literature appropriate to all modules on offer, and there are numerous opportunities to attend theatre productions, films, media events, and other cultural events throughout the year.

On completion, each student will have an exciting portfolio, a selection of which will be professionally published in the end of year publication.

The BA in Creative Writing and English offers you the opportunity to develop critical and creative skills within one programme, which is innovative not only for its integration of two intertwined subjects, but for its industry links and its teaching practices.

Graduates of the BA in Creative Writing and English will be equipped with: skills in creative thinking; the ability to formulate, present and disseminate complex issues; excellent communication skills; a highly-tuned sensitivity to language usage; the ability to tell and organise stories in compelling ways; an understanding of how to inhabit alternative viewpoints and outlooks. As such, graduates of the programme will be well- prepared for the world of work and will have the capacity to be flexible, inventive and adaptable in their chosen careers.

Course Duration: 3 years (4 with Erasmus/Study Abroad)

Do you want to find your own voice? Do you want to explore your creative potential in the world of literature, writing for online journalism, film and television? Or maybe start that novel you always promised yourself you would write one day! On this course, you will learn the craft of writing, reading and editing. You will be guided by a committed department of writers and designers, alongside well know guest writers/speakers. You will also learn how to present your creative work online with key skills such as script writing, photography, content layout and image editing.

he BA (Criminal Justice) is a four-year, inter-disciplinary degree programme. In each semester, you will study a combination of modules from Law, Sociology, Politics and Public Administration. An exposure to each of these disciplines ensures that you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and how it reacts to and regulates the society within which it operates. To further enhance your learning during the programme, you will study some Psychology modules which will aid in understanding human behaviour and the motivations of those who commit crime along with the behaviors of other actors in the criminal justice system such as police, judges and juries. Modules in Management will also give you core skills which are essential for future administrative roles within the criminal justice sector.

The BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies is a three year degree course designed to equip the student with general knowledge and transferable skills while focusing on the broad theme of criminal justice. It is a multidisciplinary course.

Criminology can be described as the study of crime, criminal behaviour and society’s reaction to it. This three-year degree programme allows students to study criminology in depth, equipping you with the skills to examine criminal behaviour and understand what drives it.

Course Duration: 3 years (4 with Erasmus/Study Abroad)