Applicants for postgraduate study are expected to hold an honours degree (2:2 and above) in a relevant discipline. The feasibility, appropriateness and potential of the intended study are considered at application stage. Based on this evaluation, some applicants are invited to an interview at the College.

The application deadlines for entry in autumn 2009 are:

MFA/PhD in Fine Art & MA – Art in the Contemporary World (combined pathway):
Tuesday 3rd March 2009

Other MA, MLitt & PhD programmes:
Monday 16th March 2009

PDipADEd:
Wednesday 1 April 2009

PDipCAEd:
Friday 1 May 2009

* Applicants for research programmes submit a clear research proposal establishing the context, rationale, specific focus of research and proposed method of enquiry. See format on The Research Proposal.
* Applicants for taught programmes follow the instructions on Masters & PhD.
* Applicants for research by written thesis submit two examples of previous written work, and a completed application form.
  Applicants for research by practice send a representation of previous relevant practical work.
* Applicants provide two relevant references. Each should be from a person who has has had some direct responsibility in connection with the professional or academic career of the applicant. See the application form for further details.

All applications must be sent to:
The Registrar, NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland