NCAD is a Recognised College of University College Dublin.
Focus is excellence in art, design and visual culture
250+ years of experience in Art & Design Education in Ireland
Iindividual studio space for all studio based students
Courses on Fashion Design, Interaction Design, Visual Culture, Painting, Education to Print
Tuition fee starting at 12,000 EUR
Scholarships upto 50% tuition fee waiver
Recognitions
National College of Art and Design
The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is Ireland's oldest art institution, offering the largest range of art and design degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the country. Originating as a drawing school in 1746, many of the most important Irish artists, designers and art educators have studied or taught in the college.
NCAD has always been located in central Dublin, and in 1980 it relocated to the historic Liberties area. The College has around 950 full-time students and a further 600 pursuing part-time courses, and NCAD's students come from more than forty countries. NCAD is a Recognised College of University College Dublin. It is also a member of the European League of Institutes of the Arts.
Studying at NCAD is about excellence in art and design. We encourage diversity and difference in our students in an environment that will challenge your creativity and talent. Our goal is that you will graduate with the skills, knowledge, and ambition to flourish in your chosen career.
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Campuses in NCAD
For most of its history, NCAD was located in Kildare Street, in a series of buildings adjoining the Dáil (Parliament) and the National Library of Ireland. Since 2017 the College campus has been featured in Dublin (Dublin Discovery Trail), the self-guided tour which introduces visitors to both the contemporary college and the history of the site and the buildings. NCAD consists of four schools: Design, Fine Art, Visual Culture and Education which provide a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, and research-based study up to PhD level.
National College of Art & Design
Why Study in NCAD
You will gain a university degree from University College Dublin ( UCD) which is ranked in the top 1% of world universities.
The National College of Art and Design has been the most significant provider of Art & Design Education in Ireland for over 250 years.
Our Thomas Street location has all the energy and excitement of a university campus with a full academic and student life as well as easy access to the dynamic urban and cultural environment of the city. We've been describes as "a mecca of arts and design study" by The Irish Times.
Our campus facilities include: individual studio space for all studio based students, the NCAD Library, the National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL), the NCAD Gallery, the student concourse and Student’s Union area, the Lucheonette Café, the student gallery and a garden and outdoor area for sunny days.
NCAD is a single discipline College, our focus is excellence in art, design and visual culture at undergraduate and postgraduate level and in research.
You will gain a University degree, NCAD is a Recognised College of University College Dublin.
You will be taught by a committed staff who are themselves experienced and practising visual artists, theorists and designers.
NCAD provides a learning experience based on practical studio work combined with a theoretical context, you will be challenged intellectually and creatively.
In NCAD you will experience small learning groups in studio, tutorials and seminars, we believe you learn as much from your peers as from your tutors and lecturers and that the creative process is not an individual solitary activity.
All Students participate in end-of-year and degree exhibitions or the Fashion Show. Students are also encouraged to engage in other student or staff-led initiatives and opportunities to enter competitions and exhibit.
Our goal is that our students graduate with the skills and knowledge to flourish in their chosen career and to contribute to the economy, to culture and to society. NCAD graduates have the potential to be catalysts of progress by engaging with the world and creating a culture of change.
Bachelors in NCAD
In the Schools of Fine Art, Design, and Education, students enter a common First Year to undertake a three year BA (Honours) degree which includes an inter-disciplinary first semester. BA Degree specialisms are available in Ceramics & Glass, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interaction Design, Jewellery & Objects, Media, Print, Product Design, Sculpture & Expanded Practice, Textile Art & Artefact, and Textile & Surface Design. Additionally, in conjunction with School of Education, students may avail of a four-year Joint Honours BA Degree (to qualify to teach at second level) in combination with any of the College's specialisms.
Visual Culture is a component of all degree courses and the School of Visual Culture also offers a single (non studio-based) three year Degree pathway. There is also a Visual Culture Joint Honours option in combination with any of the College's specialisms. From the academic year 2018/19 NCAD has stated its intention to introduce Studio+ which will allow all Fine Art and Design students to take an extended four year degree which will provide options to study abroad through the Erasmus programme or to gain practical work experience in the form of industry placement on live commercial, social, or community projects in Ireland or abroad. Students will be awarded a BA in Design or Fine Art or a BA International.
Below is the list of Bachelors courses in NCAD
BA Fashion Design
BA Jewellery & Objects
BA Textile & Surface Design
BA Illustration
BA Graphic Design
BA Interaction Design
BA Product Design
BA Fine Art ( Print, Media, Painting, Sculpture, Textile Art & Artefact, Ceramics & Glass)
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Entry Requirement to Study Bachelors in NCAD
Students applying for bachelors in NCAD from outside Ireland must have a High School Qualification from their home country which is the equivalent to the Irish School Leaving Certificate. If you wish to apply with other qualifications (Third Level courses) these will also be considered.
International applicants are required to submit certified transcripts of their second-level or equivalent examinations. You will need to submit a certified English translation of your transcripts as well as the original language version.
English Language Requirements for Bachelors in NCAD
Programmes are taught in English in the National College of Art and Design, therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language to be admitted. Applicants who have not passed English as a subject in the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination must provide evidence of equivalent competence in the English language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.
Below table gives the English Language requirements for Bachelors in NCAD
Test
English scores for Bachelors in NCAD
IELTS
6.5 overall and 6 in all bands
TOEFL
90 overall, 21 in writing and 19 in speaking, listening & reading
PTE
63 overall and 59 in all bands
IELTS Score Requirement for Bachelors in NCAD
An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version is the minimum English requirement for Bachelors in NCAD in Ireland.
TOEFL Score Requirement for Bachelors in NCAD
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score requirement for bachelors in NCAD is 90. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
PTE Score Requirement for Bachelors in NCAD
PTE is another very popular test that is accepted by Universities. To apply for bachelors, a minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section is required. Compared to TOEFL and IELTS, PTE score for bachelors in NCAD can be easily achieved.
Tuition fee for Bachelors in NCAD
Bachelors tuition fee in NCAD is 16,500 per year for three years program and 13,500 for the honors program. Below table gives the detailed fee structure for bachelors in NCAD.
Bachelors courses in NCAD
Tuition fee for Bachelors in NCAD
BA Fashion Design
€16,500
BA Product Design
€16,500
BA Textile & Surface Design
€16,500
BA Graphic Design
€16,500
BA Jewellery & Objects
€16,500
BA Illustration
€16,500
BA Interaction Design
€16,500
BA Fine Art in Print
€16,500
BA Fine Art in Media
€16,500
BA Fine Art in Painting
€16,500
BA Fine Art in Sculpture
€16,500
BA Fine Art in Applied Materials
€16,500
BA in Design, Fine Art and Education
€16,500
BA (Hons) Visual Culture
€13,500
Masters in National College of Art & Design
Artists, designers, theorists, critics, historians, educators and other cultural workers pursue postgraduate studies at NCAD, attracted by a dynamic environment attuned to the latest developments in art, design, education, visual culture, criticism and theory.
Postgraduate study at NCAD offers the opportunity to develop your practice through enhancing your skills and through critical engagement with others. Postgraduate students access methods, ideas, critical processes and approaches, share with peers, and interact with world-class practitioners. A full-time academic staff of 64 lecturers and tutors supplemented by specialist visiting and part-time lecturers, and Postdoctoral, Research and Fulbright Scholars supports a rich learning and research environment, and supplies the critical, disciplinary and technical expertise to support our postgraduate students in practicing at and advancing the forefront of their particular discipline.
Below is a list of masters courses in NCAD
MA Communication Design
MA Design for Body and Environment
MSc Medical Device Design
MA Interaction Design
MA Product Design
MA Service Design
Professional Master of Education (Art & Design)
MA in Socially Engaged Art - currently under review
Students applying for bachelors in NCAD from outside Ireland must have a bachelors Qualification from their home country. International applicants are required to submit certified transcripts of all their previous education qualifications including second-level or equivalent examinations, bachelors degree score cards. You will need to submit a certified English translation of your transcripts as well as the original language version.
English Language Requirements for Masters in NCAD
All Programmes taught in the National College of Art and Design, are in English therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language to be admitted. Applicants who have not passed English as a subject in the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination must provide evidence of equivalent competence in the English language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.
Below table gives the English Language requirements for Masters in NCAD
Test
English scores for Masters in NCAD
IELTS
6.5 overall and 6 in all bands
TOEFL
90 overall, 21 in writing and 19 in speaking, listening & reading
PTE
63 overall and 59 in all bands
IELTS Score Requirement for Masters in NCAD
An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version is the minimum English requirement for masters in NCAD in Ireland.
TOEFL Score Requirement for Masters in NCAD
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score requirement for masters in NCAD is 90. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
PTE is another very popular test that is accepted by Universities. To apply for masters, a minimum of 63 and at least 59 in reading, listening and speaking section is required. Compared to TOEFL and IELTS, PTE score for masters in NCAD can be easily achieved.
Tuition fee for Masters in NCAD
Masters tuition fee in NCAD is 16,500 EUR on an average for 15 months program and some courses are in the range of 28,000 EUR - 29000 EUR for two years program.
Below table gives the detailed fee structure for masters in NCAD.
Bachelors courses in NCAD
Tuition fee for Bachelors in NCAD
MA Communication Design
€16500
MA Design for Body and Environment
€16500
MSc Medical Device Design
€16500
MA Interaction Design
€16500
MA Product Design
€16500
MA Service Design
€16500
Professional Master of Education (Art & Design)
€29000
MA in Socially Engaged Art
€14500
MFA in Digital Art
€29000
MFA Fine Art
€29000
MA / MFA Art in the Contemporary World
€28000
MA Design History and Material Culture
€13500
Scholarships in NCAD
Details of Scholarship for bachelors and masters in NCAD are awarded by the Schools of Visual Culture and Fine Art in all areas for 2022/23 mentioned below. Scholarships in NCAD will recognise excellence, outstanding achievement and potential. The scholarships in NCAD are awarded on academic merit and all applicants are eligible, including EU and non EU students.
Art in the Contemporary World and Design History and Material Culture scholarships are awarded on the basis of prior academic achievement and future potential.
School of fine arts scholarships are awarded for Continuing NCAD Graduates and NCAD Alumni Scholarship is a reduced tuition fee of €4,400 per academic year
There is a growing need globally for the skills of graduates from Design and Fine Art backgrounds. Creative thinkers and problem solvers are in increasing demand across all sectors, prompted by challenges and opportunities confronting society, culture and contemporary business.
How can NCAD assist me in finding a job?
NCAD Careers Advisory Service is available to all students. This service helps students to identify the skills they have gained at NCAD and provides information and advice on CV preparation as well as interview and presentation techniques.
What is a restricted course?
Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, e.g. the submission of a portfolio. All NCAD studio courses (excluding AD 215 – Visual Culture) require the submission of a portfolio to gain entry onto the course.
Do I have to have studied Art for the Leaving Cert in order to apply to NCAD?
No. Art as a Leaving Cert subject is not a requirement for applying to any course at NCAD. You must have 6 Leaving Cert subjects, 2 of which should be grade H5 or higher. These subjects should include English, Irish and either a third language or Art or Design Communications Graphics (DCG).
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