*In the event of over subscription entry criteria may be enhanced.

Entry Requirements for International Students:

Full-time programme: International students must meet the general entrance requirements for admission to any College First Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.

Part-time programme: Please note that international students are not eligible to apply for entry to the part-time programme.

English Language Requirements:

Any applicant whose first language is not English should demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English. Usually, the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.0 (with no band score of less than 5.5 in all four elements of the test).

We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please contact us for an updated list of other accepted tests.

Assessment will typically consist of portfolio-based development projects with a significant emphasis made on practical skills and creating digital assets. Associated documentation and understanding of core visual media practices will also be assessed through written reports, audio visual commentaries, presentations etc., including placement as part of the Work Based Learning module in Year 2.

Successful Learners may progress to the BA (Hons) Degree Visual Media Arts (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University) at South West College (Enniskillen).

Successful learners may also transfer to other universities* to complete a degree in a similar subject.

Alternatively, upon completion learners may enter full time employment in the creative industries.

*Entry requirements and conditions vary according to each institution.

If you wish to explore different routes or have questions about progression opportunities, please speak to a member of the programme team, who will be happy to advise you

Teaching Delivery Statement

The teaching and learning strategy within this programme will comprise of a range of delivery methods such as face to face, online and blended. All methods used have the full agreement of students, external examiners and awarding body partners.

Modules are delivered primarily face to face, with some blended and virtual material.

20 credit modules are 200 effort hours, usually 50% taught( lecture, tutorial, practical, seminar) and 50% independent study.

Work Based Learning - 40 credit module

Detailed information can be found in module specifications.

Tuition Fees:

*The fees quoted are payable for each year.

2026/27 fees

Full Time: £2,800 (payable on an annual basis)

Part Time: £300 per 20 credit module

£600 for 40-credit Work Based Learning Module

International tuition fee (Full-time): £6,500 (payable on an annual basis)

Other fees associated with the course:

During your course you may be required to purchase course textbooks and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 or more per year.

Students are required to:

• Comply with College policies and procedures, rules and regulations (available in your Higher Education Student Handbook, on-line via the College website: Policies, Reports and Strategies | South West College and on the College Virtual Learning Environment - VLE).

• Submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates. Coursework submitted without consent after the deadline shall not normally be accepted.

• The minimum overall pass mark of 40% is required to be achieved in all modules.

• Pass all modules in each year of study in order to proceed to the next year of the programme.