Fashion Design - Advanced
This is a second year fashion programme offered to students who complete QQI Level 5 Fashion Design. It allows the learner to advance their design, technical and creative skills.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Course in Fashion Design or equivalent. Applicants must also complete a successful interview and provide a portfolio or samples of their work.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
Entry to Third Level Art & Design courses is possible through presentation of portfolio. Students may progress to a range of related degree programmes in universities and technological universities.
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
NCAD - Fashion Design, Textile & Surface Design.
LIT - Fashion
Griffith College - Fashion
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
This is a second year fashion programme offered to students who complete QQI Level 5 Fashion Design. It allows the learner to advance their design, technical and creative skills.
It gives the learner a stronger understanding of the fashion industry and provides them with the skills to succeed in the world of fashion. QQI Level 6 fashion has a greater emphasis on sewing and pattern making to facilitate learners who wish to establish their own business or label.
To learn more about what we do visit our blog:
difefashiontextiledesign.wordpress.com
Garment Construction
Pattern Cutting
Fashion Design
Fashion Illustration
Communications
Work Experience
Fashion Styling
Fashion Photography
Fabric Manipulation & Stitch
Print Making
6M3706 - Fashion Design
Award: QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design - 6M3706.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie