Fashion Design - Advanced
This course prepares the student for the vibrant, creative and challenging world of fashion. The course promotes awareness of current fashion industry trends, along with an understanding of the importance of good presentation 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
This is a full-time one-year course which runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
- Fashion Design Level 5 QQI Award, or equivalent.
- Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome.
Entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Fashion Design, Image Consultancy, Fashion Illustration, Millinery, Design Management, Fashion Styling, Retail, Merchandising, Buying, Trend Forecasting and Costume Design for Film, Theatre and Television.
Progression
There are a wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac
Examples of courses for progression:
Dublin Institute of Technology – Visual Merchandising
IADT (Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology) – Costume Design
Limerick Institute of Further Education – Fashion /Fashion Knitwear and Textiles BA(Hons) 3 year
The National Tailoring Academy at Louis Copeland
Griffith College, Dublin
The University of Ulster – BA Hons Textile Art, Design and Fashion
Istituto Marangoni the School of Fashion and Design, London
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Mayo College students are eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. They offer support to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
Work Experience (6N1946)
Communications (6N1950)
Design Skills (6N3446)
Pattern Drafting (6N1393)
Garment Construction (6N3605)
Fabric Manipulation (6N3606)
Fashion Styling (6N3608)
6M3706 - Fashion Design
Award: QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design 6M3706.
Contact Us
t: 094 90 23134
e: ballina@mayocollege.ie
admissions@mayocollege.ie