Interior Architecture & Design
(Higher National Diploma – Level 6)

INTRODUCTION:

The Higher National Diploma in Interior Design provides an opportunity for students to create exciting, dynamic and innovative commercial interior environments. Learners will be introduced to contemporary design concepts as well as the necessary technological and organisational skills.

The HND is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work-related emphasis.The course provides learners with all the practical skills to allow progression directly into employment or to the final year of an Honours Degree programme.

DURATION:

The Interior Architecture & Design HND is a one year full time course run in conjunction with the QQI in Interior Design (6M5127).

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• BTEC Edexcel U.K. Higher National Diploma in 3D Studies (Please see: www.edexcel.org.uk).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• ATU Sligo: BA(Hons) Interior Architecture & Design.

  On completion of the Higher National Diploma students can apply to ATU Sligo for the final year of their honors Degree programme in Interior Design. This Programme is offered onsite or through blended learning (this add on is subject to results and standard of work portfolio).

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Commercial Interior designer, Domestic Interior Designer, Home Staging, Window dresser, Colour consultant, Kitchen designer, Architects office, Sales advisor for Fabric, paint and wallcovering, visual merchandiser, Design consultant.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Noel Finn

Interior Architecture & Design, QQI Interior Design Level 6

Bibi Chambers

Course Co-Ordinator