Course Summary
Transitioning from linear to circular requires us to redesign everything - from materials, to products, to services, to systems. Therefore, we believe that designers have a pivotal role to play.
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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
All applicants are expected to present an approved Bachelor degree at minimum level of 2nd class honours (2.2)
Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements may be considered on the basis of prior work or learning experience (RPEL). Candidates may be required to pass a qualifying examination set by the relevant department before being accepted to a Masters degree programme. Attendance at selected undergraduate lecture courses at NCAD, together with related written work may be prescribed.
You may apply for the programme if you are currently completing your Undergraduate Degree. NCAD will review the rest of your application If necessary, we can make you a Conditional Offer. When your degree is completed and you send us final transcripts we will upgrade this to a Full Offer.
Essential Supporting documents
A Statement of Interest - 500 words framing your reasons for applying to the programme. Please indicate a subject/discipline area that you believe can best advance your practice.
A recent CV
Certified transcripts of previous programmes followed
Certified copies of degree / certificates and/or other appropriate third level qualifications bearing the official stamp of the institution.
Reference 1 (Academic - Head of School/Department preferred)
Reference 2 (Tutor or Current/Recent Employer)
Portfolio / Evidence of previous work:
Applications must be supported by documentation that best represents your practice.
Applicants are requested to upload a document via the online application with access to your portfolio. This document can include a link to an on-line portfolio or a link to a folder on Google Drive.
We do require evidence of previous work undertaken, even if your background is not Design related.
This will depend on the experience and background of the candidate making the application.
Feel free to submit any material you feel showcases an aspect of your skill-set that is relevant to the programme you are applying for.
We are open to reviewing written work or documentation of a project that might be more theoretical or technical in nature.
Some candidates chose to describe projects they have been involved with in a "case study" format, eg. for MA Design for a Circular Economy if they have been involved in textile and apparel design and manufacturing, product design, business and retail, environmental and social actions.
There is no set requirement on the number of pages or projects - this is up to each individual applicant.
Document Description
When uploading documents please make sure you clearly label them using the Description Box.
English Language Requirements
All programmes in NCAD are taught through English. International Applicants are asked to provide proof of their English Language Proficiency.
Application Details
Applications now open.
The priority deadline for receipt of applications to postgraduate programmes starting in Sept. 2024 is Friday 31st March 2024. Applications made by 31st March are guaranteed to be reviewed by NCAD. If you apply after this date, we may not be in a position to review your application.
There is an application fee of €55.00*
Start Date: Programme commences in September 2024.
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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
Supply Chain Planner/Buyer
Business consultant or project manager
Graduates are also supported to progress to PhD level.