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Bachelor's degree, Arts, design and media. University of Limerick, Limerick, County of Limerick, Ireland.
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Digital Communication (LM039) is a bachelor's degree program in arts, design and media at University of Limerick, a public institution in Limerick, County of Limerick, Ireland, founded in 1989.
First-year tuition is listed at 17,500 EUR and the application fee at 50 EUR. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
Applications to University of Limerick typically receive a decision in 9 days and 2 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 27,550 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Immigration sets a minimum level of funds that you must show in addition to first-year fees. Check the current amount on the Irish immigration site, and confirm tuition fees with your institution.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 17,500 EUR |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 10,000 EUR |
| Application fee (one time) | 50 EUR |
| Estimated first-year total | 27,550 EUR |
Our directory lists 92 bachelor's degree programs in arts, design and media at 17 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 13,500 EUR, and the middle half cost between 12,000 EUR and 20,900 EUR.
At 17,500 EUR, Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Digital Communication (LM039) is 30% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 10,350 EUR to 22,700 EUR.
If budget matters, these bachelor's degree programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts - Film and Creative Media | Dublin Business School, Dublin | 10,350 EUR |
| Bachelor of Arts - Art | Atlantic Technological University - Galway - Wellpark Road, Galway | 12,000 EUR |
| Bachelor of Arts - Creative Design | Atlantic Technological University - Sligo, Sligo | 12,000 EUR |
| Bachelor of Arts - Design - Common Entry | Atlantic Technological University - Donegal - Letterkenny, Letterkenny | 12,000 EUR |
| Bachelor of Science - Furniture Design, Making and Technology - Common Entry | Atlantic Technological University - Connemara, Galway | 12,000 EUR |
| Bachelor of Arts – Design - (SE209) | South East Technological University - Carlow Campus, Carlow | 13,500 EUR |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake, with January and sometimes May intakes at some institutions.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
University of Limerick sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Digital Communication (LM039). For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and other tests are widely accepted. Institutions publish their own minimum scores.
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First-year tuition is listed at 17,500 EUR. Living costs are extra; University of Limerick estimates 10,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 50 EUR. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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