AD222 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Interaction Design (Portfolio Optional)

National College of Art and Design · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

391

Down 159 points since 2023 (550).

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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, English and Maths. NCAD also accepts O6/H7 in Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Construction Studies, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing or Biology in place of Maths. This course is not restricted. A portfolio is optional and can add up to 200 bonus points, so the points shown may include these bonus points. The optional portfolio deadline is 5pm on Friday 12 February 2027.

About this course

An interaction design degree at NCAD that combines creativity with technology. You design apps, websites, VR experiences and interactive objects with the user in mind.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You work on user experience design, video editing, VR, 3D printing, creative coding and electronics. Year 2 adds mobile app and website design, service design, AR and VR, and an international field trip. The final year has two design studio projects and a thesis.
Placement and abroad
In the optional Studio+ year you can do an industry work placement of 3 to 6 months, a 3-month Erasmus exchange, or industry collaboration projects.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as interaction, UX, app, service, web or user interface designers and design researchers, in consultancies and tech companies.
Who it suits
Suits students who like both creative design and technology and enjoy working out how people use screens and devices.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026391Published after the final round
2025 400––
2024 893777–
2023 550400550

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
  • Mathematics: 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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