BA (Hons) in Communications Design
Key Points
- Permission to work while studying
- Post-Graduation Work Permit for 12 months
- Start dates: September
- Duration: 3 years
- Level 8 qualification
- Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Daytime
- Tuition Fee: From 12,000 €
Our BA (Hons) in Communications Design is a three-year degree 8 course available on a full-time basis. This challenging degree will teach you how to continually respond creatively and create innovative imagery while developing an in-depth understanding of consumer culture and market trends.
Program structure
- Design principles and study skills
- Design communication 1
- Printable design
- Analytical drawing
- Computer Studies
- Culture and visual theory 1
- History of art and design
- History of illustration and graphics
- Design
- Introduction to typography
- Web design
- Design communication 2
- Illustration
- Photography
- Culture and visual theory 2
- History of Art and Design 2
- Visual culture
- Typography 2
- Interaction Design
- Visual merchandising marketing and branding
- Design communication 3
- Thesis
- Advanced web design and e-commerce
- Marketing for companies
Career oportunities
There is a wide range of career options for our graduates, including:
- Web Designer
- Communications and Marketing Officer
- Game Designer
- Materials Consultant
- Graphic Designer
- Media Officer
- Telecommunications network designer
- Retail Designer
- Film and Set Design Associate
Admission requirements
- Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English.
- In the case of international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, a degree officially translated into English will be required.
- If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate that your level of English is of an appropriate standard, i.e. a minimum of 6.0 IELTS or equivalent.
Program results
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in communications design in three years.
- Receive a solid foundation in traditional design practices along with modern graphic design concepts and develop your skills and style in multiple media.
- Learn to think creatively when faced with design challenges, adapt to industry changes, and recognize key trends and the integral role of target markets and consumer culture in your design.
- The practical nature of the course encourages students to learn by doing while the small class sizes ensure that you can work closely with your tutors.
- The calibre of work produced by the Faculty of Design has been recognised on numerous occasions through industry awards and exhibitions.
- An annual Creative Week features Design faculty graduates with Media, Journalism, Computer Science, Film and Photography graduates.
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