Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_DIARC_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2021
Department ARCHITECTURE
Field of Study 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth a knowledge of design and graphics skills, history and appreciation of architecture and design, materials and construction technology, environmental science and project administration pertinent to Interior Architecture
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of design and graphics skills, history and appreciation of architecture and design, materials and construction technology, environmental science and sustainable design and project administration to design all 3-dimensional aspects of the interiors of buildings, their layouts, furnishing and decoration and prepare all design information
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use basic techniques, skills and computer based design tools necessary for interior architectural practice
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional responsibilities
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to comprehend, analyse and propose practical solutions to Interior Design problems
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively alone and within a group and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with all others involved in the construction process and society at large.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional and ethical standards
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which Interior Architecture operates and the need for high ethical standards in its practice, including the responsibilities of the Interior Architecture profession towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6078 Architectural History Samuel Vardy 1 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ARCH6076 Design Graphics:Freehand Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6060 Design Studio Primer Samuel Vardy 3 10
ARCH6079 Tech & Materials Introduction Samuel Vardy 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6077 Design Graphics:Mechanical Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6062 Design Studio process Samuel Vardy 2 10
ARCH6080 Design Theory History Samuel Vardy 1 5
MATH6062 Mathematics for Architecture Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6081 Tech & Materials for Dwellings Samuel Vardy 1 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6025 Design Studio Spaces Samuel Vardy 6 10
ENVI6004 Environment-Climate Change & H Samuel Vardy 5 5
ARCH6087 Manual & Digital Visualisation Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6082 Tech & Materials Commercial Samuel Vardy 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6089 3D Design:Furniture Samuel Vardy 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6049 Design Studio Places Samuel Vardy 6 10
ENVI6005 Environmental Materials & Serv Samuel Vardy 5 5
ARCH6086 Introduction 2D AutoCAD Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6088 Materials & Finishes Samuel Vardy 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7001 Commercial Design Theory Samuel Vardy 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7048 Design Studio Environments Samuel Vardy 1 10
ARCH7046 Architecture Production 2D/3D Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7045 Building Regulations Samuel Vardy 2 5
ARCH7005 Design Detailing Samuel Vardy 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ARCH8023 Interior Lighting Design Samuel Vardy 2 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7049 Design Studio Workplaces Samuel Vardy 1 10
ARCH7047 3D Visualisation & Realisation Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6043 Professional Practice Contract Samuel Vardy 5 5
INTR7025 Work Placement in AEC Samuel Vardy 1 10