AD202 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Education & Art or Design (Portfolio,Second Level Teaching)

National College of Art and Design · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

633

Your portfolio is marked and added to your points, so the points shown include portfolio marks and can go above 625.

Up 79 points since 2023 (554).

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Please note: For 2027 entry, the third language and Art requirements have been dropped. You need 2 H5s and 4 O6/H7s, including Irish and English. The portfolio deadline is 5pm on Friday 12 February 2027.

About this course

A joint honours degree at NCAD that combines a full Fine Art or Design degree with teacher education, so you finish qualified to teach art. It takes a year longer than the single-subject degree.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first year is mainly studio work in fine art or design. From year 2 you add education modules, and in the second half of year 3 and first half of year 4 you study education full time. The last part of year 4 returns to your own studio work and ends with an exhibition. Assessment is continuous, using practical and written work, presentations and some exams.
Placement and abroad
You do two extended school placements, one in the second half of third year and one in the first half of fourth year.
Where it can lead
Graduates mostly teach in secondary, vocational, community and comprehensive schools, and the qualification is recognised internationally; others work in further education, museums and galleries or continue to a master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy making art or design and would like to teach it to others.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

2023554202460520256002026633

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026633Published after the final round
2025 600600623
2024 605607628
2023 554554600

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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