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This course is designed for students who aspire to work in the fields of drama, theatre, and film. It offers comprehensive training in performance, technical theatre, and film, preparing students to enter the industry as versatile and interdisciplinary practitioners. The structure of the course allows students the time and flexibility to explore their interests and develop their individual strengths.

Students will study a broad range of modules, including voice, acting, and movement; technical theatre—including set, sound, and lighting design, as well as stage management; film studies; film production; and post-production—resulting in a well-rounded and versatile skill set.

The course also includes a variety of theory modules, giving students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of theatre and film, and to become informed, reflective, and articulate voices within their practice.

This course provides essential and comprehensive training in the three main principles of musical theatre, namely acting, singing and dancing, which are supported by academic modules which explore further understanding of the industry.

Students will expand their professional portfolio with opportunities in technical theatre, directing, stage management, film and acting for camera, exploring the history, present and future of musical theatre.
 

Creative industries today demand versatile and multi-talented graduates. Practical modules are enhanced and supported by the study of music theory, history and context. Students will also train in acting for screen, directing, technical theatre and film, working in a highly motivated collaborative and creative performance environment.

This course provides students with an innovative degree path for entry to the teaching profession, as well as established music professions (including teaching, tutoring, recording and composing), whilst also developing the skills and technological acumen essential to pursuing emergent career opportunities in a variety of industries where creative and mathematical skills are advantageous.

Students will develop as musicians, with access to specialised tuition, solo and ensemble experiences in a wide range of genres. They will also understand the history, theory and practice of music, applying these skills to research, composition, performance, studio environments and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Students will concurrently develop core mathematical competencies across a range of areas in the discipline, including probability and statistics, algebra and logic, with an emphasis on mathematical thinking as a transferable problem-solving framework applicable beyond mathematics itself, including in technological, analytical and industry-facing contexts.

The purpose of this course is to allow students with a passion for music and maths to advance and excel in their discipline, providing them with the support, mentorship and skills required to succeed in their chosen profession, with a principal focus on the teaching profession.

The course also fulfils all Teaching Council requirements for secondary-level music and maths teaching (subject to completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification). The course structure is designed with cognisance of the diversity of employment opportunities across music and other industries/sectors.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology, and demand for skilled professionals across Ireland and beyond has never been higher.

This four-year Honours degree gives you the technical depth and practical experience to meet that demand head-on. You'll build a strong foundation in networking, systems administration and programming before progressing to advanced topics including ethical hacking, penetration testing, forensic computing, cloud security and security operations.

In third year, you'll take on a group project where you'll design and build a Computing Infrastructure — then defend, attack and monitor it. You'll also gain real-world experience through a work placement or semester abroad, putting your skills into practice in a professional environment.

Your final year brings it all together with a Capstone Project, advanced exploitation techniques, security data analytics and governance — preparing you to hit the ground running as a cybersecurity professional.

Whether you're coming straight from school, returning to education or looking to move into tech, this programme gives you everything you need to build a career protecting the systems and networks that businesses depend on.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology, and demand for skilled professionals across Ireland and beyond has never been higher. This course gives students the technical depth and practical experience to meet that demand head-on, building a strong foundation in networking, systems administration and programming before progressing to advanced topics including ethical hacking, penetration testing, forensic computing, cloud security and security operations.

In third year, you'll take on a group project where you'll design and build a Computing Infrastructure — then defend, attack and monitor it. You'll also gain real-world experience through a work placement or semester abroad, putting your skills into practice in a professional environment.

Your final year brings it all together with a Capstone Project, advanced exploitation techniques, security data analytics and governance — preparing you to hit the ground running as a cybersecurity professional.

Whether you're coming straight from school, returning to education or looking to move into tech, this programme gives you everything you need to build a career protecting the systems and networks that businesses depend on.

The course equips students with the skills to transform data into informed decisions and solve real-world problems using technology. Students build a strong foundation in computing, including programming, software development, and core computing principles, while specialising in data science, machine learning, and applied AI.

Mathematics and statistics are taught in context to see how numeracy supports practical applications rather than just theory.

Every year, students will complete real-world projects, building a portfolio that showcases their ability to apply skills to practical challenges. Projects range from analysing complex datasets to creating intelligent solutions that inform decisions. Students also have the opportunity to take a work placement, gaining experience and confidence in professional settings.

Graduates will be ready to make an impact in data-driven industries or pursue a wide range of computing-focused careers, with the skills and flexibility to adapt as technology evolves.

Students will gain a solid foundation in fundamental computing knowledge and the technical and creative skills of games development in topics such as; Programming, 3D Modelling and Animation, Games Design, Game Engine Development, 2D and 3D Character Animation and UX Design. Students will produce numerous portfolio pieces during the course, with the final year offering specialist options and a team project that involves the development of a substantial computer game.

This course provides a solid foundation in software development for web and mobile systems, and how to test and implement it into group projects. Critical thinking and communication skills are taught to provide students with the core soft skills required to work as part of a modern software engineering team. Students will specialise in the design, development, testing and evaluation of software systems with particular emphasis on the application of agile process development.

Students will also acquire the fundamentals of a broad range of computing topics; networking, procedural and object-orient programming, testing, computer security, data analysis and visualisation, IoT, and will have the option of selecting specialist modules such as: artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile development, smart technologies, and immersive technologies.

This course encompasses everything from pre-production planning and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and post-production. Students learn to harness creativity, innovation, and collaboration, and gain practical skills in the many aspects involved in mounting a production, such as budgeting, location scouting, casting, production design, filming, and post-production. Students learn TV Studio & Virtual Production in our state-of-the-art TV studio and also undertake multiple practical film and documentary projects to put their skills into action. Students specialise in areas such as Documentary Film Production and Drama Production for Film and Television in their final year projects.

Students benefit from the guidance of industry experts, participate in competitions for the annual Samson Films and Dearbhla Walsh prizes, and secure employment in renowned companies like the BBC and Universal. The course is housed in the state-of-the-art Carroll's building on the DkIT Campus, providing students with an ideal environment in which to create exceptional work. In Year 3, students embark either on an industry experience module or an industry project module. Both serve to enhance their skills and broaden their professional networks.

In addition, students undertake a range of academic modules and an academic dissertation in the areas of Film Studies, Television Studies and Film Theory.

Students and graduates of this programme have gained recognition and success at prestigious film festivals and industry awards. Their outstanding work has been acknowledged at events including the Irish Film and Television Awards, the Los Angeles Cinematography Awards, the Dublin International Film Festival, and the Royal Television Society Awards.