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This innovative and exciting three-year program is designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the games development industry. You’ll cover programming, narrative writing, 2D and 3D animation; UI design, and much more.

Use industry-standard hardware and software and emerge with a portfolio of work to showcase to future employers.

Study in our bespoke Halston Street studio – designed to capture the feel of a professional games development and animation studio.

Taught by working industry professionals – lecturers employed by Pulse College have worked on games like Red Dead Redemption II, Hitman II, Borderlands, and Star Trek: Fleet Command.

Our graduates have found work for Irish game and animation studios like Brown Bag Films, Boulder Media, Black Shamrock, Jam Media, Frantic Fun Games, Dimension 88 and Studio Meala, and have worked on popular television series like Disney+’s The Book of Boba Fett.

This innovative and exciting three-year program is designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the games development industry. You’ll cover programming, narrative writing, 2D and 3D animation; UI design, and much more. Use industry-standard hardware and software and emerge with a portfolio of work to showcase to future employers.

International Student Living Abroad or in Ireland

Entry into our Degree Programme is based upon a course interview. International Students below the age of 23 years of age will be required to submit High School Diploma Scripts and any additional Education Certifications. For applications whose first language is not English, you will be asked for an original or certified true copy of one of the following:

TOEFL Paper-based 570 with a TWE (test of written English) score of 4.5.

Computer-based 233 with a score of 4.5 in the essay.

Internet-based 90 with a written score of 21.

IELTS Academic Version 6.5 with no individual band below 6.

Note: Students who do not satisfy Pulse College’s English language requirements for direct entry will be required to take an English language preparatory course before commencing their studies. While the College does not offer an English language preparatory course, you will find this information from the Department of Education and Science’s official listing of recognized language schools.

A proven interest in audio and/or music technology, and display some interest in related creative media arts

Basic knowledge of computers (Mac/PC, and audio software): helpful but not essential

Note: Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, and relevant work or life experience will also be considered.

This course requires an interview as part of your application. Please see the FAQs below for commonly asked questions regarding the interview process.

The interview will be typically 20–30 minutes long.

We will need a copy of the following documents:

A copy of your C.V. that includes results of any music exams/tests you have completed to date. It should also include details of any groups/associations you have been a member of. It should also list your hobbies/interests

If you have a portfolio of work, please bring that too; CD is the preferred format, and it should include no more than four pieces. These pieces should demonstrate your abilities as a musician, composer, or producer (or all three!). Please note this is not a mandatory requirement

A copy of any previous education transcripts and certificates

No, there will be some questions about music. You won’t be asked to play an instrument. This takes place in a chatty, comfortable atmosphere. We will also ask you to discuss your influences on producers, composers, etc.

The panel typically comprises 1 - 3 people.

Apart from the minimum requirements, what do they generally look for in a candidate?

Successful candidates have a strong, proven interest in this area. They are passionate about music and are prepared to work very hard towards their goals.

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International / EU (living outside of Ireland)

Course fees are paid directly to the International Office of our partner college: Griffith College.

Non-EU Living in Ireland or abroad: Please refer to Griffith’s Non-EU Tuition Fees section.

*The fees above relate to Year 1 fees only. A 2% PFL Charge of €189 included in the Total Fee Per Year. Please note that a Registration Fee of €250 is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted above for International & EU (living outside of Ireland Students).

2% PFL Charge of €179 included in the Total Fee Per Year

A 2% PFL Charge of €179 included in the Total Fee Per Year

Deposit: €800 (payable upon acceptance onto the course, following interview)

Enrolment Fee: €3,500 (payable by September)

Instalments: 4 monthly payments of €1,162.50 (Oct – Jan)

2% PFL Charge of €189 is included in the Total Fee Per Year. Please note that a Registration Fee of €250 is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted above for International & EU (living outside of Ireland Students).

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Graduates will be able to find employment in a diverse range of fields, including the video game industry, animation, the aviation industry (aircraft design and flight simulation), architecture, the film industry, and the field of medical training. Others may wish to continue further education within an academic environment (e.g. NFQ level 9)

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Art Studies

Creative Arts

Established in 1990, Pulse College provides the highest standards of professional training courses in audio, music, film, gaming and animation.

With courses designed and delivered by experienced working professionals, Pulse College is at the forefront of professional industry training courses. The college is recognised internationally for its world-class facilities, the standard of its training programmes, and quality of its graduates.

BA (Hons) in Creative Technologies and Digital Art

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