AU820 · Level 7 · 3 years

Interior Architecture and Design

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

270

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About this course

A design degree about creating interiors for homes, workplaces and public spaces, with sustainability in mind. Design Studio is the main subject every year.

How long
3 years
What you study
You work on projects such as housing, hospitality, exhibitions, furniture and lighting, often with real clients and sites. Year 1 covers visual literacy, representation skills, materials and technology. Year 3 includes digital tools such as CAD, SketchUp, Photoshop and Revit. Field trips go to European design cities. In Year 2 you join the Level 8 class.
Where it can lead
The course follows European standards for interior architecture education; the same course is also offered at Level 8 (AU926).
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like drawing and model making, and enjoy working on design projects.

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About Architecture and construction

Building design, engineering, and construction management

The study of these courses involves learning about the design, planning, and building of structures. Students will develop such skills as architectural design, engineering principles, construction management, and sustainability practices. E.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Management.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026270Published after the final round
2025 271262413
2024 270270392
2023 273279400

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
  • 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 - Sligo website ↗

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