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Interior Architecture (BSc Honours) (Level 8) BSc (Honours)

Munster Technological University - MTU

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank#12
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

Interior Architecture involves the design of interiors of buildings, their layout and space planning, fitting, technical and structural resolution, furnishing and decoration, and the preparation of all technical drawings and written documentation, necessary for the carrying out of the work.

The design work of Interior Architecture includes domestic, commercial, leisure, retail, educational, healthcare, and cultural interior projects. Interior architectural design encompasses many types of interiors and utilises accompanying skills.

The core of this programme is the design studio where skills in design and representation are integrated with mastery of content from other modules. The emphasis is the development of strong design and analytical skills in a studio-based environment.

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6060	Design Studio Primer
ARCH6076	Design Graphics:Freehand
ARCH6078	Architectural History
ARCH6079	Tech & Materials Introduction
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6062	Design Studio process
ARCH6077	Design Graphics:Mechanical
ARCH6080	Design Theory History
ARCH6081	Tech & Materials for Dwellings
MATH6062	Mathematics for Architecture

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6025	Design Studio Spaces
ARCH6087	Manual & Digital Visualisation
ARCH6082	Tech & Materials Commercial
ENVI6004	Environment-Climate Change & H

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH6089	3D Design:Furniture
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH6049	Design Studio Places
ARCH6086	Introduction 2D AutoCAD
ARCH6088	Materials & Finishes
ENVI6005	Environmental Materials & Serv

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH7001	Commercial Design Theory
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH7042	Design Studio Adv-Environments
ARCH7046	Architecture Production 2D/3D
ARCH7005	Design Detailing
ARCH7045	Building Regulations

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH8023	Interior Lighting Design
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH7043	Design Studio Adv - Workplaces
ARCH7047	3D Visualisation & Realisation
ARCH6043	Professional Practice Contract
INTR7025	Work Placement in AEC

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH8018	Design Studio Analysis
INTR8032	Interdisciplinary Project
ARCH8030	Research Project Design

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ARCH8001	Prof. Practice – Management
ARCH7038	Work Placement: Architectural
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
ARCH8012	Design Studio Distillation
ARCH8017	Architectural Portfolio
ARCH8031	Research Project Development

Entry Requirement
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
- score the necessary CAO points and
- meet the minimum entry requirements
- Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.
  
  Info re MTU Mathematics Exam only:
  
  Some students who apply to MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.
Leaving Cert Subjects:
- Most helpful subjects are: Art, English, Mathematics, Design and Communication Graphics, and a Science subject.
IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Interior Architecture (BSc Honours) (Level 8) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
This course qualifies graduates to work in architectural practice, interior architecture and interior design firms, and allied disciplines in the capacity of an Architectural designer with a developed area of focus and expertise or in entry management positions.

The graduate will be proficient in interior planning, spatial design and the materiality of complex interior schemes that involve multiple floors and mixed uses. The graduate is also oriented to commercial architectural practice with a strong understanding of sustainable design. The graduate will be able to develop designs and their attendant working drawings, and will deal with contractors, suppliers, and local authorities. The graduate may also select self-employment after a suitable period of practical experience.

Potential Areas of Employment
- Private Practice
- Commercial
- Government Organisation
- Local Authority

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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