Television
This course is for students who want to tell stories and express themselves through drama, comedy, non-fiction and formatted genres. Immerse yourself in the multi-disciplinary world of modern television content creation, from traditional linear TV to multi-platform content. Although the ways in which consume, shape and interact with the medium are changing, the core skills of good storytelling remain.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Art Design and Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Institute of Art Design and Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years full-time.
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Min Entry Requirements
2 H5 + 4 O6 H7
English: 06/H7
Portfolio required. Combination of CAO and Portfolio Assessment Points.
For information on portfolio submission see https://iadt.ie/study/portfolio-guidelines/
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
QQI FET Applicants General Information
Applicants with QQI/FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules.
Portfolio: Yes
For information on portfolio submission see https://iadt.ie/study/portfolio-guidelines/
Careers / Further progression
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
The programme is distinguished from others in this area by its focus on a synthesis between all media and a professional learning environment modelled on simulated real-world experiences. Professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries. Graduate employment opportunities exist in: television, online content providers; the broadcast media; advertisement agencies; production facilities; company in house production facilities; and corporate and state bodies.
Pathways for taught and by research postgraduate programmes in film and screen arts include: MA in Screenwriting, MA in Creative Production + Screen Finance, Viewfinder international Joint MA in Cinematography and KinoEyes international Joint MA in Filmmaking.
Further information
September 2026
Mature Students
We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
More info for Mature https://iadt.ie/services/institute-student-services/access-social-inclusion/mature-students/
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Entry 2026 - Restricted Course
Early online application (discounted): Fee €35 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €50 Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.
Restricted Courses
Applying for a restricted course – you must have applied to CAO by 1 February 2026 at 5pm if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the facility to amend course choices (for a fee of €10) before 1 March at 5pm.
Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook)" on the same line as the restricted course’s title. Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 24 of the 2026 CAO Handbook for more information about interviews and assessments.
Exception: If a restricted course shares the exact same assessment procedures with a course you had applied for by 1 February 2026, you may be permitted to introduce it on a Change of Mind. You should consult with the relevant HEI before introducing such a course.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2026 at 5pm, and include course choices by that date or add them using the facility to amend course choices (for a fee of €10) before 1 March at 5pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature
Supplementary Admission Routes
Applying for DARE and/or HEAR – to be considered for DARE and/or HEAR, applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1 February 2026 at 5pm. To apply to DARE, you must answer YES to Question 1 ('Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by 5pm on 1 March 2026.
To apply to HEAR, you must indicate on your CAO application that you wish to apply for HEAR and fully and correctly complete all elements of the online HEAR form by 5pm on 1 March 2026.
Supporting documents for DARE and/or HEAR applicants must be sent to CAO offices before 10 March 2026 at 5pm
Named by Variety Magazine in 2020 as one of the world’s top film schools, the National Film School at IADT has excelled in teaching television for over 30 years.
The NFS provides you with a challenging and creative environment to develop the practical and critical skills necessary to realise your story telling abilities. Learn in state-of-the-art studios under the expert guidance of our award-winning lecturing team and be ready to work in this evolving industry. Graduates work in all sectors of the industry and have won or been nominated for many international awards and festivals.
Documentary and factual storytelling are key elements: this course is concerned with the world around you, telling other people’s stories and developing your own voice.
What will I do?
Gain a broad technical and multi-platform media education
Learn practical production skills in single and multi-camera television and mixed media content creation
Get a thorough understanding of the modern media landscape
Specialise in particular discipline areas including: production/direction, camera and sound, or post production (Year 3)
Gain an industry-standard level of training in single camera factual television, documentary, and multi-camera environments
Learn all modern online, emerging and traditional distribution modes
Learn to be socially conscious and curious about the world and issues that affect people
Learn multiple forms of storytelling, multiple media, and the different techniques required by modern content creators
Work industry placement takes place in Year 3 and informally throughout the four years
In year 2 & 3 opportunities to study abroad exist through our Erasmus Programme
60% of modules are shared in full or in part with BA [Hons] Film
What modules will I study?
Year 1
Faculty Connect | Silent Cinema | Screen Skills 1 – Location | Telling Stories | Hollywood Cinema & History of Television | Faculty Workshop | Screen Skills 2 – Studio Personal Project
Year 2
Visual Culture – Exploring Visual and Material Culture | Documentary Development & Production | Television as Politics | Society and Media | Faculty Elective | Studio Broadcasting and Audience | Television Production
Year 3
Comparative Politics and Society | Design Research Proposal | Television Drama | New Ways of Seeing | Thesis Research and Preparation | Business & Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice | Professional Practice and Placement.
Work industry placement takes places as part of the Professional Practice and Placement module
Year 4
Minor Project | Thesis | Major Project
Jean Rice
Course Co-ordinator
Email: Jean.rice@iadt.ie