AU622 · Level 8 · 4 years

Interior Design

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

313

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in designing interior spaces. The first semester is shared with other design courses, so you can switch if you change your mind.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn the design of interior spaces, 3D model making, building regulations, ergonomics, and materials and finishes. You also study textile and surface design and building information modelling. Alongside this you take photography, digital media and design history, and build business skills. You finish with an integrated interior design project.
Placement and abroad
One full year is professional practice. It can be a year-long industry placement, a mix of placement and international exchange, or industry projects on campus.
Where it can lead
Employers value design graduates for creative problem solving, communication, IT skills and teamwork.
Who it suits
Suits students who like planning and visualising spaces, enjoy practical modelling and drawing, and like creative problem solving.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026313Published after the final round
2025 311311373
2024 318319369
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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