This program focuses on the enduring power of visual storytelling and high-quality content creation in a modern media landscape. Students are trained in the essential technical skills of capturing, editing, and publishing compelling imagery, with a specific emphasis on documentary photography and photojournalism. Designed for the fast-paced creative industry, the curriculum balances technical proficiency with the self-discipline required to succeed in diverse professional environments, including mainstream news, public relations, and political communications.

This s a one-year, full-time course designed to equip learners with the comprehensive vocational skills and technical knowledge required to navigate the modern visual media landscape. The curriculum embraces a wide spectrum of image-capture technology, training students to utilize traditional film cameras, smartphones, compact digital cameras, high-end professional DSLRs/mirrorless systems, and drones. Central to the program is the mastery of critical operational skills, including advanced camera mechanics, studio and location lighting, directing professional photoshoots, teamwork, and digital post-production using industry-standard photo and video editing software. 

This is a one-year, full-time advanced course designed to elevate the technical proficiency and conceptual thinking developed at Level 5 to an elite, professional standard. The curriculum challenges students to adopt a highly creative and sophisticated approach across diverse photographic genres, including Portraiture, Still Life, Fine Art, and commercial Advertising Photography. Learners deepen their craft by working with large-format cameras and traditional darkroom practices, while simultaneously leveraging cutting-edge image-capture tools such as professional digital camera networks, film, and drones for still and video production. The program focuses on blending masterful technical skill with artistic, conceptual imagery. 

The Photography & Moving Image program offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary visual storytelling, seamlessly bridging classical photographic techniques with advanced digital media production. The curriculum provides rigorous technical training in professional camera operation, advanced lighting studio dynamics, and on-location composition. Students gain hands-on expertise in both ends of the technological spectrum, learning to process traditional film in a darkroom while mastering the Adobe Creative Suite for state-of-the-art digital image editing, post-production, and video sequencing.

Beyond core image capture, the course delves into the integration of static photography into cinematography, equipping learners with essential digital video recording techniques and cinematic post-production workflows.

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.

This programme has a distinct professional emphasis. You will develop the creative, technical and critical analysis skills required for the photography, video and media industry. You will learn how to use a wide range of traditional and emerging photography, video and media equipment, and technologies. You will be using the latest and most up-to-date lens-based software and hardware.

This course draws upon expertise from psychologists, nutritionists, exercise and sport scientists, and public health professionals to provide you with the knowledge and skills to improve the general health of various sectors of society using exercise courses, physical activity and nutrition. While bringing together the social, behavioural, biological and biomedical sciences to facilitate the development and improvement of existing interventional techniques. Being physically active and having a healthy diet are important for people of all ages to maintain their health and well being. 

This practical and teaching theory course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. The course emphasises the important concepts in child learning and development through physical activity. Students gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components and the practical skills needed to teach and coach children with disabilities and special needs.

This programme is specifically designed for learners who wish to progress to further college studies in sport analysis and physical education teaching. This programme will allow learners to learn more about sports analysis, sports nutrition, exercise and coaching. The programme is ideally suited to any learner who wishes to progress to PE Teaching in UCC or other UK colleges.

The BA (Hons) in Physical Education Studies aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and specific expertise to pursue successful leadership roles in sports-related or business contexts. A key focus of this program is to provide graduates with the knowledge and applied skills to develop, implement and manage inclusive physical activity programs that promote healthy eating, lifestyle management, and overall wellness.

The modules comprising this study of Physical Education are mapped on the programme’s key themes of physical activity, lifestyle and wellness, and business. The programme includes an integrated work placement or study abroad option and culminates in an applied research consultancy project in the fourth year.

The BSc (Hons) in Physical Education Studies with Business is designed to enable students to create, plan and deliver curricula, which integrate practical expertise and theoretical knowledge, appropriate to teaching Physical Education and Business, to a diverse range of learners in an educational context.

Do you really enjoy getting active while also having a passion for subjects such as biology and science? This course is a brilliant opportunity to blend your interests in a substantive way and go on to make a positive impact on society through education. Once you graduate, you can teach PE and Biology up to Leaving Cert level, and Science for Junior Cert level, or choose from a wide range of other exciting career paths.

This course offers a unique blend of academic subjects, taught in a way that emphasises learning through practical experiences. During the course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the content, theory, and skills of different physical activities (such as athletics, games, aquatics, dance, and outdoor activities), biology, science and education. You’ll also improve your communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Future-proof your life
In both third and fourth year, you’ll do a comprehensive professional school placement and you can also choose to study overseas through the Erasmus programme.

The Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with Business programme will offer a comprehensive education in the dynamic intersections of physical education and business, catering to the growing demand for professionals in these fields both in Ireland and internationally.

The programme is designed to ensure, that upon completion, graduates will be equipped to pursue a variety of careers in PE, business education, sport and general business. The aim of this program is to provide and empower students with the essential skills, expertise and proficiencies required to thrive in the realm of physical education and business.

The aim of this programme is to provide and empower students with the essential skills, expertise and proficiencies required to thrive in the realm of physical education and business. The key features of this four-year programme have been designed to reflect the dynamic global environment in which physical education, business and sport operate and will prepare students for entry into employment in the areas of both sport and business.

The B.Sc. in Physical Education is designed to qualify graduates as teachers of Physical Education along with a second subject in Irish Post-Primary Schools. Graduates of the programme are qualified to teach Physical Education and their second subject to Leaving Certificate level. The current second subjects on offer include English, Gaeilge, Geography and Mathematics.

The central focus of this course is on teacher education and you will be educated to teach Physical Education, and your chosen elective option, as well as educational studies in contemporary society. Your placement in schools for blocks of teaching practice is viewed as an essential part of your professional development.

Do you really enjoy both physical activity and mathematics? This course is a brilliant opportunity to combine your passions and go on to make a positive impact on society through education.

Once you graduate from this course, you can teach these subjects up to Leaving Cert level or choose from a wide range of other exciting career paths.

This course offers a unique blend of academic subjects, taught in a way that emphasises learning through practical experiences. During the course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the content, theory, and skills of different physical activities (such as athletics, games, aquatics, dance, and outdoor activities), maths and education. You’ll also improve your communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Our Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts degree is a dynamic course that aims to produce creative educators in physical education, sport and physical activity settings. As well as qualifying to teach physical education, students will also graduate in a chosen specialist arts subject from one of the following: English, Gaeilge/Irish, Mathematics, French, or History.

Physical Sciences (TR063) at Trinity is a four year degree programme for students who like to solve problems. Whether it is studying galaxies, examining the potential of new lasers or investigating next generation nanomaterials, this degree pathway will prepare you for a lifelong career of solving problems in research, industry or business.