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Introduction

Interior Architecture and Design Course - Dublin

At BFEI located in Blackrock village, Co.Dublin we offer a one and two year, QQI Level 5 and Level 6 Interior Architecture and Design course.

Have you a passion for Design and Architecture?  Can you see yourself transforming interiors with colour and texture?  Have you always been interested in interiors but never got the opportunity to follow your dream?  Are you a mature student wanting to change career or progress to study at degree level? Are you interested in studying during the mornings only.

This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and competences to create interiors in line with client specifications including presentation drawings, materials specification, lighting, furniture proposals and construction detailing.

Career Opportunities

The Interior Designer's work includes domestic, corporate and industrial projects. The Designer seeks to create an appropriate environment for living and working. The major employment categories are:

  • Interior Designer
  • Colour Consultant
  • Design Consultant
  • Interior Architect
  • Furniture Designer
  • Set Designer
  • CAD Operator

Companies who have hired BFEI graduates include:

  • CODA Architects
  • Helen Turkington Interiors
  • Yours Personally Bespoke Interiors
  • Kube Kitchen and Interiors
  • Newscastle Design

Course Structure

Core Elements
  • Year 1 - Certificate in Interior Design
  • Architectural Drawing
  • Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
  • Design Skills
  • Drawing and Autocad
  • Furnishing and Fittings
  • Colour and Light
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Year 2 - Advanced Certificate in Interior Design
  • 3D Interior Design Methods
  • 3D Design Materials
  • Building Technology & Design
  • Critical Studies/History
  • Furniture Design
  • Computer Illustrated Graphics/Autocad
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

  • Course Code

  • ID1 (First year), ID2 (Second year)

  • Duration

  • 1 - 2 years – Full time September to May

  • Number of places

  • 40

  • Number of contact hours per week

  • 22-26

  • Timetable contact

  • 5 days - Mornings Option (ID1 only - subject to availability)
Testimonial

I came to study Interior Design as a mature student to pursue a career change. Leaving
the security of full-time employment to return to college was a daunting experience but the tuition and new skills I gained from my time in BFEI gave me a new-found confidence. After graduating from the Interior Design Course, I then went on to continue my studies and graduated with a BA in Interior Design & Architecture from Teesside
University. Whilst in BFEI, I secured a job with Design Squared as an Interior Designer working as part of the design team on numerous hospitality and residential projects. After 4 years with Design Squared, I wanted to develop my skills even further and broaden my project knowledge so I Joined Mortar & More in January 2016 as an Interior Designer where I now work on some really exciting workplace and retail designs. BFEI opened new doors for me, I now have a new career, albeit a challenging career, but nevertheless, it is a career I love and I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else.

- Louise Bailey, Interior Design Graduate, 2012 -

Support Elements
  • Field Trips
  • Educational Tours
  • Study Skills
  • Career Advice and CV Preparation
  • Enterprise Workshop
Assessment and certification
  • This course is certified by QQI.
  • Assessment is based on assignments and projects submitted during the year.
  • Learners who successfully complete Year 1 will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Interior Design (5M5054).
  • Learners who successfully complete Year 2 will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Interior Design (6M5127).

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Progression

If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:

After Year 2, you can apply for advanced entry into degree courses listed above.  Advanced entry applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

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Entry Requirements 
  •  Leaving Certificate/LCA

Applicants should have achieved five passes OR five O6/H7s  OR a combination of five O6/H7s OR have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile.

  • Others including Mature Students

If you are a mature student (aged 21 or over) and do not hold the Leaving Certificate, then you are welcome to apply. Each application will be assessed individually.

  • Other Requirements

It is not a requirement to bring a portfolio, however, a portfolio can be made up of a variety of work that reflects the applicant’s drawings, paintings, photographs of interior schemes completed or any work that shows a keen interest in design.

Advisory Meeting

Applicants will have an advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability. Places will be offered, on a first come basis, following the outcome of the personal Advisory Meeting, subject to the applicant meeting the entry requirements of the course. Applicants will also be advised on course costs and registration details.

Fees
  • At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, €200 PLC Government Levy (unless exempt), a Student Services fee and where applicable professional body registration fees.  There are no tuition fees for EU students.
  • Students will be required to purchase certain items, such as drawing equipment.
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