In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 qualifications. Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply on a case by case basis. The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as meeting the entry requirement for most courses. We will also accept samples of the applicant’s work in the entry requirements.

We also welcome applications from mature students on all our courses.

A full QQI Level 5 Award is attained on successful completion of eight modules. This must include all mandatory module listed for the programme. You will be assessed throughout the programme by a combination of continuous assessment, assignments and by exams in certain modules. On successful completion of each module, you will be awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

QQI Level 5 Mandatory Modules

• Communications (5N0690)
• Personal and Professional Development (5N2985)
• Design Skills (5N0784)
• Drawing (5N1862)

QQI Level 5 Elective Modules

• Combined Materials (5N0764)
• Garment Construction (5N1276)
• Pattern Drafting (5N1303)
• Image Processing (5N1292)
• Digital Marketing (5N1364

QQI Fashion Design 5M2208 NFQ Level 5

There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Technological Universities and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.

Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information can be found here.

Past graduates have secured places in a range of art colleges, such as NCAD, TUD, IADT, Griffith College, and a variety of other colleges throughout the country. Graduates have also secured places at third-level institutions in the UK (UCAS). Many graduates from this course go on to secure positions in window dressing, fashion retail, and the Design Centre, Powerscourt.

CAO Progression Routes for this Course

This course will allow selected students to take advantage of a work experience programme abroad in another European country. The opportunity to work/study abroad will enhance your college experience and boost your career opportunities. You will receive Erasmus+ funding which will enable you to participate on the work experience programme.

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