In particular the college is offering four new courses this year. Two level 8 degrees in Fashion Design and Interior Architecture and two level 7 degrees in Fashion Design and Photography.

The College's Law School is the first independent education provider to its LL.B (Hons) and BA (Hons) Business & Law accredited by the Honorable Society of King's Inns. This means that graduates of these programmes may now attempt the King's Inns' entrance examinations and go on to complete the full-time Barrister-at-Law degree programme in just one year.

Other programmes include the College's BA (Hons) in Journalism & Visual Media, this three year degree allows students to specialise in journalism or multi media from the second year of the programme. This degree is recognised by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

The faculty also runs a popular ordinary degree in journalism and multi award winning photography and media courses validated by City & Guilds.

Other professional links within the College include the Faculty of Designs close industry links with the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI). The Faculty is currently offering a direct entry Diploma in Interior Design, and ordinary and an honours degree in interior architecture.

The BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance also allows graduates exemptions from part 1 and 2 of the professional examinations of the ACCA. For further information please contact the College Admissions Office at 01 4150400 or visit www. gcd. ie