Masters Programmes
The full list of NCAD Postgraduate programmes is here. This includes Creative Futures Academy (CFA) supported programmes. Click through for more detailed information on each programme as well as for the link to make your application. To contact the Admissions Team please email postgraduate@ncad.ie and we can help with any queries. For all programmes starting in September 2025, the priority deadline for applications is 19 February 2025. The priority deadline for applications to courses starting in Sept 2024 is 29 March 2024.
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Full Time Masters Programmes
Please note that places are now limited on all courses. Applications are still be accepted to fill vacancies that arise or for the Waiting lists.
| Programme | Code | Start Year | Delivery | |
MFA Fine ArtThe next intake for the MFA Fine Art is January 2025 |
AD426 | 2025/26 | NCAD Fulltime | |
MA Interaction DesignProgramme commences September 2025 |
AD 439 |
2025/26 |
NCAD Full Time |
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MSc Medical Device DesignProgramme commences September 2025 |
AD 460 |
2025/26 |
NCAD Full Time |
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Professional Master of Education_(Art & Design)Programme commences September 2025 |
AD 459 |
2025/26 |
NCAD Full Time |
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MA/MFA Art in the Contemporary WorldProgramme commences September 2025 |
AD 445 |
2025/26 |
NCAD Full Time |
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MA/MFA Art and Social Action (Full Time)Programme commences September 2025 |
AD470F |
2025/26 |
NCAD Full Time |
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Master's of ResearchCommences Sept 2024 or Jan 2025 Applications are open |
AD | 2024/25 | NCAD Full Time |
Part Time Masters Programmes
| Programme | Code | Start Year | Delivery | |
MA Service DesignApplications are open |
AD 431P |
2025/26 |
NCAD-CFA Part Time |
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MA Circular by Design (Part Time)Applications are open |
AD 471P |
2025/26 |
NCAD-CFA Part Time |
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MA/MFA Art in the Contemporary WorldApplications are open |
AD 441P |
2025/26 |
NCAD Part Time |
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MA Design History & Material Culture (Part Time)Next course commences in September 2026 Applications open in Autumn 2025 |
AD 456P |
2025/26 |
NCAD Part Time |
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MA/MFA Art and Social Action (Part Time)Applications are open |
AD470P |
2025/26 |
NCAD-CFA Part Time |
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