Award Year 1 & 2: Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE). Exit Award (Year 2): Higher Certificate in Immersive Media Production (NFQ Level 6)
Award Year 3 & 4: Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT). Exit Award (Year 4): BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production (NFQ Level 8)
This exciting degree in Immersive Media Production equips students with the advanced creative, critical, and technical knowledge, skills, and competencies required for work in a variety of different roles in the field of Immersive Media Production. This programme is a 4-year degree programme with Year 1 and Year 2 delivered at Ballyfermot College of Further Education, BCFE and Year 3 and Year 4 delivered at Institute of Art, Design and Technology, IADT.
Students will gain detailed knowledge of the specialised technical skills required to work in a variety of roles including everything from extended realities, virtual production to working in media management and postproduction environments.
The programme ensures that students become technically confident, independent practitioners and critical thinkers, developing leadership qualities that will benefit them in contemporary and future immersive media & virtual film landscapes.
Graduates of the degree in Immersive Media Production have a wide range of career opportunities in various fields related to media production. The industry is constantly evolving, and there is a high demand for skilled professionals with expertise in the latest technologies and techniques used in media production.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203179 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Category | Media Production, Media |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production (NFQ Level 8) |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Entry Requirements | The BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production is open to all qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements as outlined below and who successfully produce a portfolio of a required standard. Leaving Certificate pre-2017 2 x Higher Level C3 plus 4 x Ordinary D3 Leaving Certificate post 2017 2 x H5 plus 4 x 06 / H7 If English is not the applicants first language and they have not successfully completed English in the Leaving Certificate or have not obtained a minimum of a Grade C, at GCSE O Level; then applicants will need to submit evidence of one of the qualifications listed below before an offer of a place can be made. Certificates of English Language Competence (if applicable) and acceptable qualifications include: TOEFL: 215 (Computer based test) or 80 (Internet based test) IELTS: Composite score in the range of 6.0-6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one component. UCLES: Proficiency in English: Grade C or Advanced English: Grade A In addition to the entry requirements, for this course students will also need to provide a portfolio of recent work. |
| Career Path | This is a 4-year degree programme with Year 1 and Year 2 delivered at Ballyfermot College of Further Education, BCFE and Year 3 and Year 4 delivered at Institute of Art, Design and Technology, IADT. Career Opportunities Graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities in various fields related to media production. Some of the common career paths for graduates of this degree may include: Media Production Graduates with skills in media production can work as media specialists creating content for film/tv, websites, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns. Graduates will be particularly well placed to work in digital/future media. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Graduates with expertise in virtual reality and augmented reality can work in this emerging field. They create immersive experiences for various applications, such as training, entertainment, and education. Games Graduates with expertise in interactive media and gaming can pursue careers within the games industry. They develop and design games assets/media for various platforms, including mobile devices, consoles, and computers. Animation Graduates with skills in digital media production workflows and pipelines can pursue careers in technical roles within animation teams. They can work with animated content for various mediums, including films, television shows, video games, and advertising. Video Editing Graduates with skills in video production can work as video editors. They edit and create video content for various platforms, including television, film, and digital media. Producer/Director Graduates with strong leadership skills and experience in media production can go on to work as producers or directors. They oversee the production process and manage teams of professionals to create content for various mediums. |
| Course Code | IMP |
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