Advertising & Marketing CommunicationsFógraíocht agus Cumarsáid Mhargaíochta

Do you see yourself as part of a team that designs advertising and communications campaigns for a public or private-sector organisation? Or advising a company on transforming its public relations activities? In this course, you'll develop the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in a wide range of organisations.

In this course, developed with the aid of industry practitioners, you'll exercise your creativity in areas such as creating advertisements, organising and running events, running a marketing campaign, creating radio and video ads, crafting a digital marketing strategy, etc.

In Year 1, you’ll be introduced to advertising, marketing and social media marketing. You’ll learn the fundamentals of analysing media, and you'll find out how to explore the mind of the consumer. You'll develop your IT skills and learn how create apps. Industry experts will tell you all about the advertising industry.

In Year 2, you’ll learn all about graphic design and how to use Photoshop. You'll find out about the rapidly changing media landscape and you'll learn the fundamentals of advertising law. A PR module will teach you how to write a press release and how to handle a corporate crisis. Your IT and data analysis skills will be further developed so that you can use data to create targeted campaigns.

In Year 3, you’ll organise an event and fundraise for charity and using cameras and software, you'll make your own radio and TV advertisements You'll learn how to build an effective, functioning website that can be linked to social media. This is the year that you will be given the opportunity to work with a real company on an advertising project.

Your final year culminates in the year long Advertising Portfolio module. It takes place in a simulated agency setting, our AdLab that is fully equipped with Mac computers. You’ll work in a team, take a brief from a real company, design a fully integrated campaign, and present your solutions that company and your lecturers. This module will give you excellent networking opportunities, and you’ll leave with a portfolio of work to show potential employers. Previous clients have included DSPCA, Vodafone, Concern, Club Orange and Shamrock Rovers. As well as this module, you'll learn about brand management, entrepreneurship, business ethics and marketing management.

Study Abroad Opportunities 

You can also choose to complete a semester abroad in year three with one of our Erasmus partner institutions in Europe.


Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

Performing as part of a team designing advertising and promotion campaigns for clients, Organising sporting, musical and cultural events, Advising companies on how to get the most out of their public relations activities, Designing digital marketing and social media campaigns for communicating with customers,  Devising sales promotions and loyalty programmes that help launch new products or help boost the sales of brands in competitive markets, Working in a public or private-sector organisation, with responsibility for their advertising and marketing communications, Completing a master’s degree in a related field.

Graduate Job Titles

• Account Executive
• Marketing Executive
• Media Sales Executive
• Media Planner
• Community Manager
• Junior Copywriter
• Junior Art Director

Graduate Employers

• Kinetic WW
• Wavemaker
• Rothco (part of Accenture Interactive)
• KBC Bank
• Salesforce
• Virgin Media

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

International Students (Non-EU) 

Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.

• You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.

Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.

Advanced entry applications are currently not accepted to this course.

On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.