TU975 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Interior Design (Portfolio)

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

630

Your portfolio is marked and added to your points, so the points shown include portfolio marks and can go above 625.

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A design degree about how interiors are planned, with strong links to industry.

How long
4 years
What you study
It has three areas: Design Fundamentals through studio projects, Design Communications (CAD, drawing and design realisation) and Critical Theory. In Years 2 and 3 you can take options from Fine Art and Visual Communication. In final year you do a design thesis.
Where it can lead
Roles include interior designer, exhibition designer, kitchen designer, visual merchandiser, space planner and stage designer.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like drawing and planning spaces and are comfortable with design software.

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

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

2023638202470920258622026630

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026630Published after the final round
2025 862862959
2024 709709834
2023 638638859

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

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

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