AU681 · Level 8 · 4 years

Furniture Design and Manufacture

Atlantic Technological University - Connemara · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

400

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About this course

A hands-on degree in designing and making modern furniture, based in Letterfrack in Connemara. You follow a project from first idea through to a finished piece.

How long
4 years
What you study
You begin with hand and power tools, then move to woodworking machinery, CNC, laser equipment and digital manufacturing. Design is linked to cost, markets and environmental issues. Computer design and manufacturing software is used from early on. You can exit after two years with a Higher Certificate or after three with an ordinary degree.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 is a full year of work placement, in Ireland or overseas.
Where it can lead
It can lead to work in the furniture industry as a designer and maker.
Who it suits
Suits students who like making things with their hands and solving design problems creatively.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026400Published after the final round
2025 409404443
2024 400400445
2023 400400443

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

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

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