Course Summary
Our MA in Design for Change aims to give designers and non-designers alike an in-depth knowledge of integrated design strategies and the skills to leverage design in the pursuit of meaningful change towards creating sustainable futures
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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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.
Applicants may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through our RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Some prior experience in a cognate discipline is desirable.
Advanced Entry Requirements
Entry to an advanced stage of the MA Programme is available via two pathways:
(i) Successful candidates of approved Access/Feeder Programmes (AFPs).
(ii) Applicants may be considered for advanced entry through a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and relevant Industry Experience in the discipline area.
Please contact IADT Admissions for further information on advanced entry.
International Students
We welcome international students to IADT. To learn how to apply as an International student please see " International Students" below.
Application Details
Thank you for considering IADT as part of your Educational Journey. To apply for this course please see "Application Weblink" above.
Applications for September 2026 are now open.
Fees
Fees
EU Fees: €7,000 in total
Year 1: €2,250 due by 31 October + €2,250 due by 28 February
Year 2: €2,500 due by 31 October
International Students: €16,000.
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
Graduates will be prepared to work at a strategic level across a broad range of sectors. Recent graduates are employed as service designers, design researchers and design strategists in a wide variety of sectors, in Ireland and abroad; tech companies, financial services, non-for profits; government organisations and their own enterprise or consulting service.
Duration
Semesters 1-2: 17th September 2026 - April 2027.
Semester 3: September 2027 - January 2028.
Blended delivery: Wednesdays 7pm–9pm (online) + Thursdays 12pm-5.30pm (in-person and online).
30 Credits per Semester.
Conferring for this programme takes place in Spring, after the final Semester.