NCAD’s Circular by Design postgraduate programme is offering an exciting, limited-time HEA Learner Fee Subsidy for 2026 intake only (via Springboardcourses.ie) — a rare opportunity to access subsidised postgraduate study in circular and regenerative design.
This is a unique chance for designers, brand owners, buyers, researchers and entrepreneurs to build real-world skills in systems thinking, circular design, and material, product and business model innovation.
NCAD’s Circular by Design Postgraduate Programme will help you to:
- Gain a deep understanding of the wicked environmental and social challenges facing today’s fashion and textile sector, and the evolving regulatory and technological landscape.
- Design, develop and test innovative circular materials, products, services, systems, and policy approaches, in collaboration with industry partners.
- Apply systems and circular design thinking to real-world challenges across the supply chains and with organisation.
- Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make concrete changes within your own practice, career or company.
- Join a growing community of changemakers transforming the future of textiles and fashion in Ireland.
Don’t miss this once-off opportunity!
Applications close: 21 August 2026 – places filling on a rolling basis, apply early to avoid disappointment
Professional Diploma Circular by Design (Sept 2026 – Jan 2027)
- Eligible students can apply for the HEA Learner Fee Subsidy, covering 80% of tuition fees.
- Pay €440, with €1,760 covered through the subsidy.
- Learn more & apply for Professional Diploma here
MA Circular by Design (2 years, part-time, Sept 2026 start)
- Students progressing directly from the Professional Diploma to the MA may also benefit from the HEA Learner fee subsidy
- Progression students pay €2,740 in Year 1 of the MA, followed by the standard €4,500 Year 2 fee.
- Learn more & apply for Masters here
