Applications

How Do I Apply? No Portfolio Required, Just Curiosity! The BA in Visual Culture can now be studied in a full time or new part time option. Information to apply to your chosen option is available below.

Useful Information for Part Time Applications to the BA in Visual Culture
Duration	5 or 6 years
Applications	Part time applications only are through the NCAD Website when applications open
Applications will open	April 2025
Entry Requirements Under age 21	Leaving Certificate 6 Subjects 2 X H5 4 X O6/H7 Your 6 subjects must include English O6/H7 Irish O6/H7 and one of the following 3rd Language or Art or Design & Communication Graphics (DCG) or FETAC 5 Distinctions Full Award
Mature Student Age 21 and over	Part-time students are considered mature at age 21 on January 1st of the start year Students who are mature and do not meet the minimum entry requirements above can be matriculated on the basis of mature years. Applicants in this situation are asked to submit supporting information which might include a CV, a Statement of Interest, information on previous relevant work or other experience
Portfolio Requirement	None
Part Time Fees	Undergraduate Fee 2025-2026
Degree Awarded	BA Visual Culture Part time students are not elegible to take part in Erasmus or the Studio + Programme
Study at NCAD	Study at NCAD
How to Apply	Application will open April 2025
Year 1 Admission enquiries	CEAD@staff.ncad.ie 01 636 4214
Year 2 and Advanced Entry Applications enquiries	Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@staff.ncad.ie

BA in Visual Culture Course Leader

Dr Emma Mahony

mahonye@staff.ncad.ie

School Secretary

Neasa Travers
visualculture@staff.ncad.ie

Full-time Studies

Admissions@ncad.ie

01 636 4200

Part-time Studies

CEAD@ncad.ie

01 636 4214

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Useful Information for Full Time Applications to the BA in Visual Culture
Duration	3 or 4 years
Applications	All Undergraduate applications for year 1 entry and Advanced entry are made through the CAO
CAO Course Code	AD215 Visual Culture
Entry Requirements Under age 21	Leaving Certicate 6 Subjects 2 X H5 4 X O6/H7 Your 6 subjects must include English O6/H7 Irish O6/H7 and one of the following 3rd Language or Art or Design & Communication Graphics (DCG) or FETAC 5 Distinctions Full Award
Mature Student Age 21 and over	Part-time students are considered mature at age 21 on January 1st of the start year Students who are mature and do not meet the minimum entry requirements above can be matriculated on the basis of mature years. Applicants in this situation are asked to submit supporting information which might include a CV, a Statement of Interest, information on previous relevant work or other experience.
CAO Points 2024	To Be Updated
Portfolio Requirement	None
Full time Fees	Undergraduate Fees 2025-2026
Degree Awarded	BA Visual Culture or BA Visual Culture International
Study at NCAD	Study at NCAD
How to Apply	How to Apply
Year 2 and Advanced Entry Applications enquiries	Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@staff.ncad.ie