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BAMusic production degree. BA Music Production at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAFilm degree Ireland. BA Film and Television at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAAnimation degree. BA Animation at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAGame design degree. BA Game Design at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BASound design degree. BA Sound Design at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAScreenwriting masters. MA Screenwriting at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAVFX degree. BA Visual Effects at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAMusic business degree. MA Music Business at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BALive sound engineering course. BA Live Sound at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAFilm editing masters. MA Editing and Post-Production at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BA3D animation degree. BA 3D Animation at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MANarrative design games degree. MA Narrative Design at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAMotion design degree. BA Motion Design at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MADocumentary filmmaking masters. MA Documentary at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BASongwriting degree. BA Songwriting at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAVirtual production course. MA Virtual Production at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAPhotography degree. BA Photography at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAFilm producing masters. MA Creative Producing at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAPodcast production course. BA Podcast and Audio Story at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAGame UX degree. MA UX for Games at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAScreen acting degree. BA Acting for Screen at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAFilm finance course. MA Film Finance at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAConcept art degree. BA Concept Art at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MARadio production degree. MA Radio and Digital Audio at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BACreative coding degree. BA Creative Coding at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MAEsports production degree. MA Esports Broadcast at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
BAComics and illustration degree. BA Graphic Narrative at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MASpotting, effects, and a premix a director can judge. Distinct from scoring and from live sound. The project is a spotted scene and a premix.
BAMusic marketing course. BA Marketing for Creative Work at Pulse College: 8 assessed courses, 360 credits and 3,600 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MACreative business degree. MA Creative Entrepreneurship at Pulse College: 6 assessed courses, 180 credits and 1,800 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The hours on each course add up to that total. Studios and seminars run online. Dublin creative rooms are published separately from this online award.
MScAlgorithmic trading systems, quantitative risk modeling, decentralized finance (DeFi), and machine learning in financial forecasting.
MAConflict resolution theory, multilateral diplomatic negotiation, international peacekeeping architectures, and geopolitical crisis mitigation.
MScEarth system dynamics, environmental hydrogeology, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and geological hazard assessment.
MAPreservation methodologies, 3D digital artifact archiving, museum curation, repatriation ethics, and cultural heritage governance.
MBAA tuition-free online MBA for people who run creative work in Dublin and elsewhere: studios, productions, games, and small companies.
MScA computer science master's aimed at real-time tools, pipelines, and software used in creative production.
MScStatistical modelling, machine learning, and visualisation for analysts and engineers driving evidence-based strategy.
MScProfessional master's programme bridging decision science, advanced analytics, cloud data platforms, and analytics leadership for consulting, finance, and commercial roles.
PhDA PhD on a question from creative business, production, or media organisations. Online tuition is covered.
DBAPractitioner-focused doctorate combining rigorous research with immediate application in your organisation.
MScDesign and evaluate health information systems that improve patient safety, interoperability, and population health outcomes.
MAAnalyse conflict, cooperation, and international institutions with a rigorous multidisciplinary curriculum.
MScOffensive and defensive security, incident response, and governance for the next generation of security professionals.
MScPMI-aligned programme covering agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies for construction, IT, and public-sector leaders.
MAPrepare for headship, curriculum leadership, and education policy roles in schools, colleges, and NGOs worldwide.
PhDDoctoral research in AI, systems, security, and human-computer interaction with internationally published faculty.
CertificateFocused credential covering SEO, paid media, content strategy, and marketing analytics for career switchers and upskillers.
MScAdvanced finance programme covering corporate valuation, asset management, derivatives, and financial regulation for banking and investment careers.
MScEpidemiology, health promotion, and health systems management for professionals tackling global health challenges.
MAOrganisational, health, and counselling psychology for HR leaders, coaches, and social-sector professionals.
MScProcurement, logistics, demand planning, and sustainability for operations leaders in manufacturing, retail, and humanitarian sectors.
MAPostgraduate law credential for lawyers and compliance officers working in trade, finance, and multinational enterprise.
MScSolar, wind, storage, and grid integration for engineers driving the global energy transition.
MAWorkshop-based programme for aspiring authors, journalists, and content leaders developing a distinctive voice.
MScRevenue management, guest experience, and operations for hospitality and tourism leaders.
PhDDoctoral research in pedagogy, curriculum theory, educational technology, and comparative education systems.
CertificateFocused HR credential covering talent acquisition, performance management, and UK employment law essentials.
MBAA senior-leadership Executive MBA for experienced directors and founders. Board-level strategy, enterprise finance, organisational transformation and global governance — delivered around full-time executive schedules fully online.
MScA rigorous artificial intelligence master's covering machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, responsible AI and production systems engineering — for professionals building trustworthy intelligent products and research careers.
MScInterdisciplinary fintech programme integrating finance theory, digital banking, payments, blockchain applications, data analytics and regulation — preparing leaders for banks, startups and financial infrastructure firms.
MScGlobal strategy, cross-border trade, international marketing and multinational management for professionals building careers in exporters, multinationals, consultancies and trade bodies.
MScStrategic marketing and brand stewardship for product, growth and communications leaders — combining consumer psychology, brand architecture, digital growth and marketing analytics at postgraduate level.
MScStrategic HRM for people leaders — talent systems, employment relations, organisational development, workforce analytics and ethical people practice aligned with contemporary CIPD-informed standards.
MScApplied leadership science for managers who lead teams and transformations without requiring a full MBA — influence, adaptive change, ethics, strategy execution and organisational design.
MScModern microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and policy evaluation for analysts, civil servants, consultants and researchers shaping markets and public programmes.
MScPostgraduate pathway for registered nurses and healthcare professionals advancing into clinical leadership, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and safe systems of care.
MScAdvanced social work practice focusing on safeguarding, social policy, trauma-informed practice, ethics and leadership for practitioners serving children, families and community systems.
MScEnterprise information systems for technology and business leaders — IT strategy, enterprise architecture, digital products, data governance and IT service leadership at the intersection of business and technology.
MScCorporate sustainability and ESG leadership — climate science for managers, ESG reporting, sustainable finance, circular economy and change implementation for boards and operators.
MScInvestment-grade real estate education covering valuation, property markets, asset management, development appraisal and sustainable built environment practice for the global property sector.
MScManagement of sport organisations, events, commercial rights, athlete ecosystems and community sport — blending strategy, marketing, operations and governance for the global sport industry.
PhDA professional doctorate for senior educators and education leaders. Applied research in organisational improvement, learning sciences and policy — culminating in an original dissertation that advances practice.
PhDDoctoral research at the frontier of statistical learning, causal inference, scalable data systems and responsible AI — for scholars seeking university, industrial research and advanced analytics leadership careers.
PhDOriginal research in epidemiology, health systems, global health and population science — preparing doctoral candidates for academic, governmental and international health leadership roles.
MAPostgraduate law programme for lawyers, company secretaries and compliance professionals covering directors' duties, board effectiveness, financial services regulation, ESG governance and corporate investigations.
CertificateFocused PMI- and agile-aligned credential covering initiation, planning, risk, stakeholders and hybrid delivery — stackable toward the MSc Project Management.
CertificateIntensive cybersecurity foundations covering network defence, threat analysis, governance and incident response — stackable toward the MSc Cybersecurity.
MAAdvanced postgraduate study in ancient Mediterranean civilizations, classical archaeology, museum curation, 3D artifact digitization, and cultural heritage law.
MAProfessional master's programme in dramatic scoring, orchestral arranging, hybrid synthesizer workflows, interactive game audio, and commercial studio recording sessions.
MScSpecialized postgraduate engineering and policy degree in renewable integration, hydrogen systems, grid balancing, and net-zero infrastructure.
MAStudio & Academic master of laws specializing in WTO trade rules, international commercial contracts, investment treaty disputes, and cross-border arbitration.
MScExecutive-grade master's degree in geopolitical forecasting, operational risk, cyber resilience, and supply chain continuity.
MScAdvanced computational finance curriculum covering stochastic calculus, derivative pricing, high-frequency execution, and quantitative risk modeling.
MAPostgraduate qualification in World Heritage conservation, museum curation, digital provenance, and cultural tourism governance.
BAA rigorous honours degree covering management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship for future business leaders.
BScA first computing degree oriented to creative software, with a final project. Online tuition is covered.
BScStatistics, Python, visualisation, and machine learning foundations for analytics careers.
BAMultidisciplinary study of international relations, security, development, and diplomatic practice.
BScBPS-aligned curriculum covering cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology.
BAFoundations of English law, contract, tort, public law, and legal research online.
BScClinical skills, pathophysiology, and person-centred care for registered nursing pathways.
BAEducation theory, curriculum design, and classroom practice for future teachers and policymakers.
BScFinancial reporting, management accounting, audit, and corporate finance for ACCA/CIMA pathways.
BAConsumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, and communications for creative careers.
BScNetwork security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and incident response for security careers.
BAEconomic theory, quantitative methods, and policy analysis for analytical careers.
BScThermodynamics, materials, CAD, and manufacturing for engineering careers.
BASociological theory, research methods, and criminology for public and third-sector careers.
BScEnvironmental systems, climate change, GIS, and sustainability for green careers.
LLBA comprehensive qualifying honours law degree covering foundational legal systems, commercial practice, public law, and modern digital jurisprudence.
BAA comprehensive honours degree covering 2D animation, 3D character rigging in Maya and Blender, motion graphics, visual effects, and animated film production.
BAA hands-on film and TV degree covering dramatic directing, digital cinematography, sound recording, editing, documentary filmmaking, and production management.
BAA complete honours degree covering modern music production, beat design, synthesis, vocal tracking, analog console mixing, mastering, and music business management.
BAA bachelor's degree in recording, systems, and music technology, online or in Dublin. Online tuition is covered.
CertificateA nine-month certificate in signal flow, editing, and mix delivery for people entering studio work.
BAA three-year honours degree in game design, real-time scripting, and production of a playable project.
MScA postgraduate degree in real-time pipelines, shaders, and technical art for game teams.
CertificateA nine-month diploma in prototyping and gameplay scripting for a real-time engine.
MAA master's in directing and cinematography, assessed on scene work and a final short or studied sequence.
CertificateA nine-month certificate in camera operation, location sound, and editing a scene.
MAA master's in 3D performance, look development, and a finished effects or animation shot.
CertificateA nine-month diploma in production drawing, colour, and a short animatic.
MScA master's in spatial audio formats, playback, and delivery for music, games, or picture.
MScA master's in real-time environments used as a filmed set, including tracking and lighting for camera.
CertificateA nine-month certificate in loudspeaker systems, monitors, and running a short show.
BAA three-year honours degree in the business of creative work: pricing, rights, audiences, and a final business case.
BASets, props, and the drawing a director can stand in. Dublin studio practice is the scale: a room, a corridor, a street corner built inside. You do not receive a software vendor certificate. The degree ends with a design bible for a short film.
BACamera acting for short scenes: eyeline, mark, listening, and the self-tape a caster can watch. Dublin is the base. This is not an agent contract. The degree ends with a reel of three scenes you can defend.
BAStill photography as story: light, sequence, edit, and the caption that does not rescue a weak frame. Dublin streets and interiors are the subject. The degree ends with a twelve-image sequence and a contact sheet.
BAWriting, arrangement, and a recording a band could learn. Dublin sessions are the reference. You do not get a plugin manufacturer's certificate. The degree ends with four finished songs and the charts.
BACharacter, sequence, and the same figure in a poster, a thumbnail, and a short animatic. Dublin studios and small publishers are the market. No software vendor certificate. The degree ends with a character pack.
MAAccess, consent, schedule, and the cut. Irish and local stories are welcome. You are not promised a broadcaster. The project is a production plan and a short assembly.
MAColour, titles, and delivery specifications for a short. You learn to match shots and to write the delivery note. No vendor certificate is included. The project is a graded scene plus the delivery report.
MASplits, neighbouring rights as a concept you can explain, sync requests, and a small release plan. Irish practice is the setting. This is not a lawyer's qualification. The project is a release file for one recording.
MAJoke writing, a five-minute set, and a room. Dublin clubs are the reference, not a booking. The project is a five-minute set and the rewrite after one performance.
MScImplementation, not only a soundtrack. You attach sounds to events, set a mix the dialogue survives, and write the implementation note. No engine vendor certificate. The project is a small scene with the event list.
MACharacter costume for screen and stage at a small budget: research, toile, continuity, and the breakdown. The project is one costume, documented.
MAAdvance, truck, local crew, and the settlement. Music and spoken shows at Dublin scale. No venue partnership. The project is an advance pack for two rooms.
MADrama editing: selects, rhythm, and the note from a director. You cut picture. The project is a scene cut two ways, with the reason you prefer one.
MScLook development that a team can repeat: a material, a constraint, and the document. No engine vendor certificate. The project is one material and the note.
MAInterview, actuality, and a script for the ear. Dublin speech radio is the craft reference. The project is twenty minutes with a cue sheet.
MATitle sequences and information that moves. Readability is the mark, not decoration. No vendor certificate. The project is a 30-second title and a 20-second information film.
MAStructure, language, and the consent around a child contributor. You do not become a child-protection officer. The project is a short episode plan and a sample scene.
MAForm, duration, and the note that says what the film is doing. The project is a film under ten minutes and a 500-word note. No festival acceptance is promised.
MAA brief, a single proposition, and a film under 30 seconds. You also write the one you killed. No agency placement. The project is the film and the killed route.
MATheatre sound for a small room: plot, cue, and the operator's script. Dublin rooms are the scale. The project is a plotted show.
MScPlaytests, the note, and the change. You do not ship a commercial game. The project is a test of a small scene and the change you made.
MAInspection, repair choices, and the record. You work on material you are allowed to handle, or on provided exercises. The project is one minute restored and the change log. Not a national archive appointment.
MABible, room, and the episode that survives notes. You practise running a small room. No commission. The project is a bible and one episode outline.
CertificateA short craft award. Foley for one scene and a dialogue edit. No vendor certificate. Three courses, 18 credits.
CertificateFormat, edit, and the release. Four episodes. Music and clips must be cleared or original. Three courses, 18 credits.
CertificateBookings, the rate card, and the session report. For people who run rooms. Three courses, 18 credits.
CertificateBoom, radio mics, and the report. Exterior Dublin weather is part of the brief. Three courses, 18 credits. No vendor certificate.
CertificateCall sheet, timing, and the floor. For people who want the AD department. Three courses, 18 credits. No production is promised.
CertificateLegal names, the order, and a title that can be read. Three courses, 18 credits.
Clarity
Online Pulse College Irish NFQ pathways carry zero annual tuition — no tuition invoice. Dublin campus studio programmes publish campus fees separately.
You pay a US$20 application fee, refunded in full if not accepted, plus examination and optional certificate fees. Amounts are shown before you commit.
Eligible online students can request exam sponsorship — approximately 95% of those who apply receive support.
Why ALU
Yes. All online postgraduate programmes — MBA, MSc, MA, PhD, DBA and graduate certificates — are 100% tuition-free. Undergraduate programmes are delivered online with published annual fees.
Students pay applicable exam and administrative fees. Up to 95% of online students receive exam sponsorship, significantly reducing assessment costs.
Yes. Pulse College welcomes online students from Dublin and online worldwide and territories. All you need is internet access and the qualifications listed on each programme page.
Online and digital graduates receive the same accredited Pulse College qualification. Online study offers flexibility; digital study provides in-person seminars in Dublin.
