Wicklow student shares story of ‘groundbreaking’ tertiary degree that unlocked ‘dream’ course. Evian Holt is a second-year tertiary degree student from the BA [Hons] Immersive Media Production course at BIFE & IADT. Read more: m.independent.ie/regionals/wick…

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Noel Mac Aoidh is a professor at BIFE (part of Kildare Wicklow ETB) and the coordinator of their Immersive Media Production tertiary degree. He says the smaller class sizes in a tertiary degree mean students receive more time and attention from instructors. #NowThinkOpportunity

“Although it might not seem that you’re connected, you are! You can avail of the student services at both colleges.” Evian Holt is studying Immersive Media Production at Kildare Wicklow ETB and will progress to IADT Dún Laoghaire for the last 2 years of his degree. #NowThinkOpportunity

Did you know that Wales also has a tertiary pathway? Rhian Edwards is the Executive Director, Policy at Medr - the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research in Wales. It was a pleasure to welcome her to the 2024 NTO Convention! #NowThinkOpportunity

Che Healy studies Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design through Kerry Education & Training Board (Kerry ETB) & Munster Technological University. With no fees for the first 2 years of the degree, he said it was a no-brainer to choose the tertiary pathway! #NowThinkOpportunity

If you have a dream career in mind, the tertiary route can help you reach your goals! Applications for tertiary degrees are tailored to each course and focus on how your goals and own experience align with your chosen course. Find out more at nto.ie.

Vanessa Nováková is an Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design student at Kerry Education & Training Board (Kerry ETB) and Munster Technological University. Her favourite part of the tertiary pathway is how practical it's been! She’s learned so many new skills in animation and motion design while saving money. #NowThinkOpportunity

Not sure if a tertiary degree is the right route for you? Student Éanna Healy says that you should go for it! Currently studying Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design at Kerry Education & Training Board (Kerry ETB) & Munster Technological University, he felt that the CAO system would limit his options. #NowThinkOpportunity

Applications for the 2025/26 school year open in just over a month! For the next academic school year, we will be releasing a handful of new course options. Keep an eye on nto.ie for all updates!

Currently studying Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design at Kerry Education & Training Board (Kerry ETB) & Munster Technological University, Éanna has always wanted to work in animation but felt the CAO system would limit his options. To apply for this course or others, visit nto.ie! #NowThinkOpportunity