Advanced Entry

A list of courses with available capacity for Advanced Entry applications will be published and open for applications starting from December 2024. This will include opportunities to apply for entry into Years 2, 3, or 4 of selected undergraduate programmes. Be sure to check back for updates and further details.

Advanced Entry is applying to gain entry to second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate programme in IADT. This is an option when an applicant has previous educational achievements and/or work experience that are considered directly relevant to the programme they wish to apply for.

Availability of places differs from year to year and sometimes, in certain programmes, Advanced Entry places may not become available due to programmes being full.

Advanced Entry is offered across all of our programmes at IADT.

However, availability of places differs from year to year and sometimes, in certain programmes, Advanced Entry places may not become available due to programmes being full.

A list of courses with available capacity for Advanced Entry applications will be published and open for applications starting from December 2024. This will include opportunities to apply for entry into Years 2, 3, or 4 of selected undergraduate programmes. Be sure to check back for updates and further details.

20th May 2025

Advanced Entry applications are assessed on the basis of availability of places in the relevant programme year and on merit.

For this reason we ask that you include all supporting documentation that references previous educational achievements and/or work experience that is considered directly relevant to the programme that you wish to apply for.

Offers for Advanced Entry places are generally made during the summer months; July and August. Some programmes may offer their places sooner than that.

Most offers are made by early-September, however, Conditional offers will be made earlier, pending successful completion of programme and receipt of final stage transcripts.  

Offers are issued via email or CAO 

How do I submit my digital portfolio to more than one Advanced Entry course?

Once you have completed your first submission the system will allow you to duplicate your portfolio and assign it to another Advanced Entry Course. (select option in My Submissions > copy).

Will I need to attend for Interview?

Following portfolio assessment some applicants may be invited to take part in online interview to discuss their application. It is expected that interviews, where required will take place in early June.

When will I find receive the results?

You will be informed of the outcome of your Advanced Entry application through the CAO / IADT by August.

Do I need to document and submit every piece from my physical portfolio or an overview?

We allow up to 25 pieces (pages) to be uploaded with your submission. If you have a greater quantity of work you should make a final selection that showcases the very best of your work and suitability for your Course of choice. See our Portfolio Guidelines.

Do I need to photograph and submit pages from my notebooks?

Yes – we are always interested in seeing your process work and development studies. You may consider creating a collage of pages to show the range of investigations. Or consider a short movie see Photo Tips and Guidelines here.

Should I receive a confirmation email to acknowledge that IADT have received my portfolio submission?

Yes – you will receive an email confirming receipt of your submission .

If I have any queries about the submission process, who do I contact?

Please contact IADT Admissions Office: E: admissions@iadt.ie

What will happen to my digital submission after assessment? Do you delete files?

We will retain all Applicant files until the end of the recruitment period – date of final CAO offered being made in 2024. Once all offers have been made all data will be securely deleted according to GDPR guidelines.