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Duration
4 years
Level
Bachelor
Outlook
Growing
A Multimedia degree blends creative design, web and interactive technologies, and media production into a single practical programme. You study graphic design, UX/UI design, video and audio production, web development, animation, and digital marketing strategy. Most programmes include studio-based project work where you develop real-world briefs alongside your peers, and a placement year or semester in a creative agency, tech company, or in-house media team gives you professional experience before you graduate. Erasmus exchange opportunities allow you to study abroad at partner institutions in Europe. A typical week mixes design critiques, coding labs, video shoots, and collaborative team projects, making it a varied and hands-on course throughout.
Entry is through the CAO and typically requires a Leaving Certificate with at least six subjects, including English at Ordinary or Higher level. Points requirements are generally moderate, though competition varies between institutions. No single science subject is mandatory, but subjects such as Art, Design & Communication Graphics, Computer Science, or Mathematics at Higher level strengthen your application and your readiness for the programme. QQI Level 5 or 6 PLC awards in Creative Media, Multimedia, or Computing provide a recognised progression route into Year 1 or Year 2 via the Higher Education Links Scheme. Mature applicants aged 23 or over may apply directly to DCU or MTU through the mature student route, and HEAR and DARE access programmes are available for eligible applicants.
Demand for multimedia and digital design skills remains strong in Ireland, driven by continuous growth in the tech sector and the expansion of digital marketing across all industries. Graduates with solid portfolios and coding ability tend to secure roles relatively quickly after completing their degree. Starting salaries in junior designer or developer roles typically range from approximately €28,000 to €38,000 gross per year, with experienced professionals in senior or specialist positions earning considerably more. The breadth of the degree also means graduates can pivot between creative, technical, and strategic roles throughout their careers.
AI tools such as generative image and video platforms, AI-assisted design tools like Adobe Firefly, and automated code generation are already changing how multimedia professionals work day to day. As a student and graduate, you will need to learn how to use these tools effectively and critically, treating them as part of your creative workflow rather than a replacement for skills. The demand for human judgement in creative direction, brand strategy, and user experience means that AI is more likely to reshape the job than eliminate it. Staying current with emerging tools will be an ongoing professional responsibility throughout your career.
3 CAO courses lead to this qualification. Points shown are last year's Round 1 score.
Providers and indicative points are curated with AI support. Always double-check with the institution itself.
CAO points (indicative): 260-450 (2024)
* Indicative only: CAO points change every year. Always check the current points on cao.ie and with the institution.
How to apply
Most undergraduate Multimedia programmes at Irish technological universities and DCU are accessed through the CAO (www.cao.ie), with applications typically submitted by 1 February each year. Private colleges such as Griffith College accept direct applications through their own admissions process.
€32,000 - €70,000
Professional€32,000 - €70,000
Professional€28,000 - €70,000
Professional€32,000 - €70,000
Professional€30,000 - €65,000
Professional€38,000 - €80,000
Professional€32,000 - €65,000
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