Immersive Media Production BA Degree

The BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production Tertiary Degree at Ballyfermot College is an innovative four-year programme delivered in partnership with IADT. Specifically, this degree equips students with the advanced creative and technical skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced immersive media sector. Students completely bypass the traditional CAO points system and benefit from zero fees during their first two years. As a result, learners can seamlessly progress from exploring virtual production and extended realities in Ballyfermot to completing their honours degree at IADT.

Certification

Upon successful completion of Year 2, students receive a Higher Certificate in Immersive Media Production at NFQ Level 6. Finally, graduates completing the full four years earn a BA (Hons) Immersive Media Production at NFQ Level 8, officially awarded by IADT.

Course Content

This dynamic programme splits learning across two campuses. Initially, students spend Years 1 and 2 at Ballyfermot College mastering foundational production and digital skills. Following this, they transition to IADT for Years 3 and 4 to focus on advanced technologies, research, and a major final project. (Note: As a tertiary degree, specific QQI component codes are not listed).

First Year (Ballyfermot College)

• Technical Skills

• Storytelling Through Media

• Media Management

• Intro to Immersive Media Production 1 & 2

• IADT FACT Connect & Faculty Skills Workshop

• Broadcast

• Media Production Project

• Postproduction Video and Audio

Second Year (Ballyfermot College)

• Production Sprint

• Project Management and Workflows

• 3D Modelling + Asset Creation

• Creative Coding

• Society + Media

• IADT Faculty Elective

• Virtual Preproduction & Virtual Production

• Game Engines + Motion Tracking

• Personal Professional Development

Third Year (IADT)

• NFS Intensive

• Story Telling for AR + VR

• New Media Technologies

• Digital Studies + Research Methodologies

• Thesis Research Proposal

• Business + Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice

• Professional Practice + Placement

Fourth Year (IADT)

• Minor Project

• Thesis

• Major Project

Suitability

This course perfectly suits school leavers and creative individuals who want a direct, non-CAO pathway into higher education. Additionally, it is ideal for tech-savvy students eager to build careers in virtual reality, augmented reality, gaming, animation, or video editing. Graduates leave fully prepared to work as producers, directors, or media specialists in rapidly evolving digital landscapes.

Requirements

Academic Requirements:

• Leaving Certificate (Post-2017): Two H5 grades plus four O6/H7 grades.

• Leaving Certificate (Pre-2017): Two Higher Level C3 grades plus four Ordinary D3 grades.

• If English is not the applicant’s first language, they must provide evidence of competency, such as an IELTS score between 6.0 and 6.5.

Portfolio Requirements:

• Applicants must submit a relevant portfolio containing 5 to 15 pieces of work.

• The selection should clearly demonstrate technical skill, motivation, and creative aptitude.

• The college emails detailed instructions for portfolio submission directly to applicants upon receipt of their online application.