Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film and Documentary
Program Available at Galway - CCAM Campus
This programme is designed to provide specialised knowledge of the history, theory and practical working of documentary and filmmaking. Embedded in the programme is the opportunity for ethical and philosophical discourse with regard to representation, media and new technologies.
The student will be required to complete a dissertation in the final year. This crucial component of the program will involve a significant piece of theoretical work. The practical components include such specialist areas as screenwriting, editing, sound, production design, cinematography, 4D Design and knowledge of the planning, budgeting, and management requirements involved in shooting and delivering film and documentary projects.
The program is run in partnership with Galway Film Centre and has strong links with the audiovisual industry.
Campus Information
Galway City, Wellpark Road
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Careers and Employability Centre offers a modern service to all our students and recent graduates. We are committed to the employability of our students and we work closely with all employers. We are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to achieve their career goals. We use the most up to date IT systems to support our work with students in terms of their employability.
We have developed an Institute Employability Statement and framework highlighting our approach to employability for our students and graduates. This is available to view below
The Careers and Employability Centre
The Careers and Employability Centre at ATU is available to all students and recent graduates and are the conjugate between academics, work placement coordinators, students, and employers.
We have the most up to date online resources and facilitate the transition from education to employment, engaging in the recruitment process and ensuring our students are ready for placement/employability through ‘The Next Step Online Employability Toolkit’.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: AU615
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
31500 EUR
Average Cost of Living: 10500 EUR /year
Application Fee: N/A
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