Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

Interior Design 5M5054

This one-year Interior Design course is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Interior Design, advancing to a Degree, or simply wanting to explore the creative process and skills involved in the field. It will introduce you to all the essential elements of designing beautiful, functional spaces. You’ll learn to refine your talents and transform a house into a home. Develop key drawing, design and digital skills over the course of this year. The course is designed to equip you with the necessary training and skills to create stylish, comfortable, and on-trend interiors. Our experienced teachers will help you unlock your personal aesthetic and creative vision. This course is ideal for school leavers and those considering a career change. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

COURSE CONTENT
  • Design Skills 5N0784

  • Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design 5N0755

  • Communications 5N0690

  • Work Experience 5N1356

  • Combined Materials 5N0764

  • Colour & Light 5N1919

  • Drawing 5N1862

  • Image Processing 5N1292

Learners may also have the opportunity to study Mathematics as an extra module.

CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 Award in Interior Design 5M5054

Entry Requirements
  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
  • Pre-entry guidance meeting
  • Mature applicants welcome
Fees

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam Fee €50 Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Progression

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.

Atlantic Technological University - Galway

  • Design - Level 7

  • Design - Level 8

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo

  • Interior Architecture and Design - Level 7

TUS - Limerick

  • Interior Design

Griffith College

Adult and Part-Time Education

Full-time registered students at GTI may access a range of Adult and Part-Time programmes at a reduced fee.

Erasmus+

Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.

PLEASE NOTE

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://apply.gti.ie/ajax