Expand+This dynamic one year course aims to introduce the student to the planning, buying and selling aspects of the ready-to-wear fashion industry. Whilst the course has a strong business orientation, it also places strong emphasis on the creative process...

Hide-This dynamic one year course aims to introduce the student to the planning, buying and selling aspects of the ready-to-wear fashion industry. Whilst the course has a strong business orientation, it also places strong emphasis on the creative process of product development; from inception & design of the range, through manufacturing to fashion marketing and promotion.

Through these diverse areas, students will develop a keen understanding of the design elements of the fashion industry but will also have a firm grasp of the key aspects of the business environment of fashion buying & merchandising. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in this area.

Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
The Student Maintenance Grant is a source of financial help available for students in full-time Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs).

Family and / or personal income is a key factor that will be assessed when you appl...

Hide-Student Maintenance Grant
The Student Maintenance Grant is a source of financial help available for students in full-time Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs).

Family and / or personal income is a key factor that will be assessed when you apply for a maintenance grant.

There are two main conditions to be met in order to be eligible for a grant:

Candidate must have been resident in Ireland in the October Prior to Year of Entry.

Candidates must be progressing to a higher level of education as per the National Framework of Qualifications.

Note:
From 2011 students in receipt of the Back to Education or VTOS Allowance will not be eligible for the Student Maintenance Grant. This does not apply to students in receipt of One-Parent Family Allowance or Disability Allowance.

How to Apply for a Grant
An application may be made as soon as possible after the application process opens, usually in June of each year. It is not necessary to wait until an offer of a place in college is received.

If you are entering a full-time course for the first time or you are changing courses you might be eligible for a student grant. Check out the SUSI grants system on studentfinance.ie or cdetb.ie

SUSI provides a support desk which is a single point of contact for all queries. You can contact the SUSI Support Desk at support@susi.cdetb.ie or telephone 0761 08 7874.

To make a grant application please go to www.studentfinance.ie to complete the online application form. It is important to make your application as early as possible.

Expand+Interviews will take place as follows:

March: School of Beauty, Hair & Fashion School of Fitness & Sports Therapy

April: School of Business & Administration School of Information Technology & Multimedia Design School of Tourism & Catering

Ma...

Hide-Interviews will take place as follows:

March: School of Beauty, Hair & Fashion School of Fitness & Sports Therapy

April: School of Business & Administration School of Information Technology & Multimedia Design School of Tourism & Catering

May: All Courses (depending on availability of places)

September: All Courses (depending on availability of places)

Please note that it may be necessary to arrange other interview dates apart from these mentioned above, depending on the level of demand for particular courses.