Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_DINAR_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2022
Department ARCHITECTURE
 

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 advanced design, research, technology, safety, professional practice and sustainable design supported by research, information and communication technology.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of design, research, technology, safety, professional practice and sustainable design to propose solutions to Interior Architecture problems in response to a client's specific requirements.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use advanced techniques, skills and computer-based design tools necessary for Interior Architecture.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new Interior Architecture design strategies and accommodate broader professional responsibilities.
PO5 Competence - Context The intellectual ability to comprehend concepts and ideas arising from a variety of Interior Architecture-related disciplines, to analyse, make value judgements and propose practical and economically viable design solutions to Interior Architecture problems in response to the client's specific requirements.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively as an individual, as part of a professional multi-disciplinary team and communicate with all others involved in the professional practice of Interior Architecture and to lead multiple, complex and heterogeneous groups.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs to adapt successfully to change, provide for new Interior Architecture strategies and design techniques and accommodate broad professional and ethical standards.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which the Interior Architect operates and the need for high ethical standards in the practice of Interior Architecture, including the responsibilities of the Interior Architectural 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 1 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
ARCH7046 Architecture Production 2D/3D Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7045 Building Regulations Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7005 Design Detailing Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH7042 Design Studio Adv-Environments Samuel Vardy 1 10
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
ARCH7047 3D Visualisation & Realisation Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7043 Design Studio Adv - Workplaces Samuel Vardy 1 10
ARCH6043 Professional Practice Contract Samuel Vardy 5 5
INTR7025 Work Placement in AEC Samuel Vardy 1 10
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH8018 Design Studio Analysis Samuel Vardy 3 15
INTR8032 Interdisciplinary Project JOSEPH HARRINGTON 1 5
ARCH8030 Research Project Design Samuel Vardy 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ARCH8001 Prof. Practice – Management Samuel Vardy 5 5
ARCH7038 Work Placement: Architectural Samuel Vardy 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH8031 Research Project Development Samuel Vardy 1 10
ARCH8017 Architectural Portfolio Samuel Vardy 5 5
ARCH8012 Design Studio Distillation Samuel Vardy 4 15