AU682 · Level 8 · 4 years

Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking

Atlantic Technological University - Connemara · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

398

Up 16 points since 2023 (382).

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About this course

A woodworking degree for people who want a career in furniture making, architectural joinery or wood manufacturing, based in Letterfrack in Connemara.

How long
4 years
What you study
Through projects you learn to make furniture, joinery and wood products using both traditional and advanced methods. You use CAD/CAM systems, and are introduced to metalwork and upholstery. You also study operations management, lean manufacturing and estimating. 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 careers in furniture making, architectural joinery and wood manufacturing.
Who it suits
Suits students who love working with wood and machines and want a practical career in making.

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Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026398Published after the final round
2025 401401456
2024 403403456
2023 382382420

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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