Program Overview

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Interior Design (TU975)

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Design is a four-year program that focuses on the art and process of designing interior spaces. The program is based on three areas of study: Design Fundamentals, Design Communications, and Critical Theory.

Program Details

TU Code

TU975

CAO Point Range 2024

709−1143 * Portfolio included

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

35

Location

Grangegorman

What is Interior Design?

Interior design is the art or process of designing the interior decoration of a room or building, and how we experience spaces and the objects in them. It’s a powerful, essential part of our daily lives that affects how we live, work and play.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Higher: 2 H5's
• Other Grade Requirements: Submission of Portfolio

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: 5 DISTINCTIONS AND PORTFOLIO

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Sample Timetable

A sample timetable for this course is available.

Career Opportunities

• Interior Designer
• Interior Architect
• Furniture Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Kitchen Designer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Retail Designer
• Showhome Designer
• Interior Office Designer
• Design Assistant
• Sales Manager
• Product Design
• Project Manager
• Space Planner
• Furniture Conservator/Restorer
• PA
• Stage Designer

Portfolio Information

A portfolio is required for admission to this program.

Module Listing

Year One

• CAD 1 [Mandatory]
• Design and Society [Mandatory]
• Design Fundamentals 1 Form and Space [Mandatory]
• Observational Drawing [Mandatory]
• Proportion [Mandatory]
• Structure and Technical Drawing [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Design Fabrication & Communication 1 [Mandatory]
• CAD 3 [Mandatory]
• Recreation 1 [Mandatory]
• Storage [Mandatory]
• Internal Structure [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Professional Practice 1 [Mandatory]
• Digital Modelling 1 [Mandatory]
• Design Now: 3D [Mandatory]

Year Four

• Written Thesis Interiors [Mandatory]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

On graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.