Course General Description

Our dynamic programme is internationally recognised as one of the top 100 fashion programmes worldwide (CEO Magazine) and this is reflected in the many industry awards our students continue to win. Each year we offer exciting international work placements in the industry as well as competition opportunities that provide real world experience while you study. Class Contact hours are 23 hours per week in Year 1; however, as the programme progresses, study becomes increasingly self-directed. On graduating your training allows for a career as a designer, design assistant, stylist, trend forecaster, costume designer, fashion illustrator, pattern cutter, and quality assurance manager. Our distinguished alumni, many who return as visiting lecturers, have also gone on to run their own labels and have dressed Lady Gaga, Solange Knowles, Beyoncé and Rhianna.

School General Description

LIT is one of Ireland’s most dynamic and vibrant educational institutions. As you look around LIT, you will see an astonishing diversity of programmes and people exploring new ideas, pursuing new knowledge, creating new art, and filling our workshops, studios and labs with the vibrancy that comes from being an institution that is committed to discovery and creativity and in choosing LIT, you will experience a truly rich and diverse educational experience. We are extremely proud to be the only Institute of Technology to have been twice named Sunday Times ‘University Guide’ Institute of the Year, in 2009 and 2013.