Course Summary
This is an online one-year Add-on Level 8 Honours Degree (2 years part-time). The major focus of both semesters is a major Thesis Design Project of the student’s choice that consolidates and showcases their design skills. In supporting modules, students strengthen their professional knowledge, explore their interests and refine their graduate portfolio in preparation for practice.
Pioneering Hybrid Delivery - Blended Interactive Studio CULTURE: Thought to both distance learners and students on campus. The first of its kind in the country, successful delivery of a hybrid design studio - delivered concurrently to students both on-campus and online, with options of full time or part time.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Design Studio is at the heart of the course. All students participate in interactive design discussions with peers and lecturers, enjoying the encouragement of small study groups and a supportive studio culture.
In Design Project VII & VIII, a yearlong design thesis project of the individual student’s choice forms half of the overall programme. Here, the student consolidates their design, communication and technical skills in one major design project.
In Research for Design and the Arts I & II students research a personal design interest in depth, further enhancing their Thesis Design. Reflective Portfolio and Professional Studies for Interior Architects prepare the student for practice.
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Interior Architecture and Design offer the following programmes:
Level 7 BA in Interior Architecture and Design 3 Year
Level 8 BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design 3/4 Year
Level 8 Add-on BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design 1 Year
Level 8 Add-on BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design 1 Year online
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Key Course Information
Deadline for Applications
Non-standard applicants must submit a digital, criteria-based portfolio of work before the 25th of July for review. For the portfolio checklist contact admissions at admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Application Closing Date : 15th August 2025
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have obtained a merit 2 level 7 degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. Interior Design or Interior Architecture). Alternatively, equivalency in prior learning (RPL) and experience must be demonstrated through a criteria-matched digital portfolio of work and/or interview with portfolio. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions/ credit for some parts of the programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work or career. Further information is available at www.myexperience.ie which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Queries re application, portfolio requirements and interview dates to be directed to our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Career Opportunities
Graduates are qualified to work as Interior Architects or Interior Designers, employed within Interior Architectural practices, Interior Design firms and Architectural practices. Graduates can also find employment in the areas of Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Kitchen Design and Exhibition Design. Graduates’ graphic skills can lead to employment in 3D visualisation.
Further Study
Pathway to some Postgraduate Degrees we offer:
Testimonials
“As a full time Mum, I welcomed the opportunity to study remotely the BA (Hons) Add-on.
I was initially apprehensive attending online classes, but it has proven to be quite user friendly overall. The recordings are also a great resource for revisiting lectures.”
Regina Burke, currently studying Interior Architecture and Design L8 add-on
“The ATU Sligo campus and online facilities are second to none. Access to the Yeats Library online is a valuable resource. Staff and students support each other to complete projects from inception to completion.”
Oonagh Buckley, currently studying Interior Architecture and Design L8 add-on
Did you know?
We offer a number of programmes in Interior Architecture and Design here at ATU Sligo:
Level 7 BA in Interior Architecture and Design 3 Year
Level 8 BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design 3/4 Year
Level 8 Add-on BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design 1 Year
Level 8 Add-on BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design 1 Year online
You can view our 'Why Choose Us' Video here
View our detailed programme Video to find out more about each course we offer.
Alumni
“My experience of studying in ATU Sligo is one I still think of fondly. Be it the learning experience with lecturers or the friendships made and forged in studio time, it is certainly something I will never forget.
Interior Architecture gave me a great stepping stone to where I am now, the broad range of projects I did while doing this course have helped me greatly in my career. Would highly recommend ATU Sligo and their courses, there’s nowhere quite like it.”
Louise Connolly,
Graduate, currently working for CDP Architecture
Programme Fees
Course Format
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Interior Architecture Studio V: Thesis Part I | 15 |
| Research for Design and the Arts I | 05 |
| Reflective Portfolio | 10 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Interior Architecture Studio VI: Thesis Part II | 15 |
| Research for Design and the Arts II | 10 |
| Professional Studies for Interior Architects | 05 |