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Postgraduate Diploma

Circular by Design

Creative Futures Academy
Creative Futures Academy
Course Code
CD003
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Duration
Attendance
Funding Available
C&CI Skillnet
Course Dates
15/09/2025 - 30/01/2026
Apply By
01/09/2025
Fee

€2,200

Fee with Subsidy
€1,250
Subsidy
Number of Credits
20 ECTS
Course Provider

Course Summary

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This course creates a stage for the exploration of the complex issues around fashion, textile design and product design, to interrogate and provoke sustainable systemic change.

College Link

College Link > CD003 - Circular by Design

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Entry Requirements

Educational Standard

All applicants are expected to present an approved Bachelor degree at minimum level of 2nd class honours (2.2)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  – Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements for admission may be considered on the basis of a recognition of previous  learning  whether based on prior relevant experience or other relevant credited or non credited or learning (RPL). In such cases each applicant will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on a review of the applicant’s CV and other supporting documentation.

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Qualifying Examination –  In certain cases the academic team may choose to set a qualifying assignment in order to assess an applicant’s suitability for admission.

You may apply for the programme if you are currently completing your Undergraduate Degree. NCAD will review the rest of your application.

Applicants who have not been educated through English must show proof of achieving IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in the writing section on the Academic Version) or an equivalent score in another accepted test.

Application Details

NCAD

Application Date:

01/09/2025

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

Innovation manager | CSR / sustainability manager | Product Designer or Product Manager | Material Sourcing Manager | Supply Chain Manager/Planner/Buyer | Business consultant or Project Manager

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