Campus Information
The Institute was founded in 1992 and is based in Dublin City Centre with easy access from all parts of Dublin.
Dublin Institute of Design is an accredited QQI provider, an approved BTEC centre and an approved City & Guilds centre.
The Institute offers a wide range of full time and part time courses ranging from 6 week introductory courses to 3 year degree programmes.
Established in 1991, Dublin Institute of Design, formerly known as The Dublin Institute of Interior Design, was founded in 1991. Since its inception the Institute has grown to a student population of approximately 300 under-graduates studying in four specialised fields of design; Interior, Graphic, Web and Fashion Design.
The Institutes's Dublin city-centre campus is adjacent to Grafton St, and Stephens Green, and is located directly across from the National Library of Ireland.
Dublin Institute of Design runs full and part-time degree and higher education qualifications in Interior Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Fashion Design and shorter accredited programmes in Computer Aided Design, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Personal Image & Styling, Graphic Design, Web Design, Interior Design, App Design, Product Design, and Digital Photography.
Job Opportunity
Job Opportunity Potential
Part time lecturing required to teach Design Technology within the Interior Design Department.
The ideal candidate will have experience working and teaching in commercial interior design, with a strength in technical areas specifically architectural detailing, sustainability, material science, project management, compliance, building regulations and CAD.
UI/UX Lecturer
Web design lecturer required to teach Web Development and UI/UX to part time students. Teaching experience an advantage but not essential. All teaching will be online. The successful candidate will have experience working on interactive frontend user experiences, evidence an ability to conduct and utilise user research, web development best practices, respond to a client brief and demonstrate a command of design thinking and prototyping techniques.
Graphic Design Lecturer
Lecturer required to teach Visual Communications to Graphic Design full time and part time students. Minimum 5 years industry experience required. Teaching experience an advantage. Flexible hours.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Dublin Institute of Design promotes a culturally diverse student body, and currently has students attending from a wide range of EU and Non-EU countries. The Institute is located at the heart of Dublin city, offering easy access via a range of public transport links.
The information listed below for International Applicants is intended as a guide only. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they have completed the necessary steps in line with immigration policy. Please note that admission onto a full-time programme at Dublin Institute of Design does not automatically guarantee you a student visa.
Non-EU Student Visa Application
All international students holding a Non-EU passport are required to have a Student Visa to study in Ireland. Students are required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) within 90 days of arriving in Ireland.
Applicants are requested to submit the application form and course deposit, ensuring that all details are filled out correctly. Select ‘Yes’ on this form when asked to indicate if you are an international student.
Upon submitting, you will receive an email from the Admissions Team within one week, requesting the following documents:
Proof that the applicant has the required level of English (IELTS Level 6 for Degree entry, Level 5.5 for all other programmes)
A copy of the picture page of your passport
CV detailing your academic/work history
Certificate copies of your most recent educational qualification (second or third level), and a transcript of results for all subjects taken
Attendance
International students are required to maintain an attendance of 85% to maintain their visa status. It is the student’s responsibility to attend classes and to issue a medical certificate if absent due to illness.
The Institute’s entry requirements are designed to ensure that applicants have the necessary background knowledge, ability and commitment to do well on their chosen course. The qualifications are available to everyone who can achieve the required entry standard and have been designed to promote access and progression.
Mature students (those 23 years and older) should refer to our information for mature applicants.
International students should refer to our information for international applicants.
Applicants seeking exemptions’ for prior learning or relevant work experience should refer to our information for advanced entry.
BA Degree Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a secondary level educational certificate or other Level 5 qualification. Our BA Degree programmes require a portfolio submission or aptitude test to be completed as part of the application process.
Higher National Certificate and Diploma Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a secondary level educational certificate or other Level 5 qualification.
Certificate Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a secondary level educational certificate or other Level 4 qualification.
English Language Requirements
Applicants who come from a country where English is not a first language are required to hold IELTS certification at minimum 6.0 or equivalent for all BA Degree programmes, and IELTS at minimum 5.5 or equivalent for all Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma courses.