Courses

Design your own clothing, become a fashion designer or start your own successful fashion design business.



home study Courses

Home Study courses at the Fashion Design Academy of Ireland allow you to learn at your own pace. As a Home Study student you will receive access to our Online Learning Centre with in-depth course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments. You will also have a dedicated tutor to support you on your learning journey.

Online self-directed study

live online Courses

Live Online courses at the Fashion Design Academy of Ireland provide all the flexibility of online learning with the collaborative benefits of the classroom. As a Live Online student you will join a small group of students for online classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre with course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments.

Online self-directed study + virtual classes

classroom Courses

Classroom-based courses at the Fashion Design Academy of Ireland are the best option for those who prefer studying with others in a physical classroom environment. As a Classroom-based student you will join other aspiring Fashion Designers in Dublin, Cork or Galway for exciting part-time evening or Saturday classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre.

Online self-directed study + in-person classes

IARC

The Fashion Design Academy of Ireland is accredited by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC).

The IARC plays a role in ensuring our quality standards relating to course content, delivery, assessment and administration are maintained. IARC's role as an independent recognition association gives reassurance the Academy has undergone checks relevant to the post-secondary education industry in general terms.

BTEC Approved Centre

The Fashion Design Academy of Ireland, as part of the Further Learning Group, is a BTEC approved learning centre.

BTEC has been the most successful applied learning brand for over twenty-five years. BTEC is administered by Edexcel and owned by Pearson Education, the world's largest education company. BTEC courses are offered exclusively by approved learning centres which have been thoroughly vetted.

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