Furniture Design and Manufacture
This programme is for a student who likes to solve problems using creative techniques and is interested
in learning a range of skills to design and make contemporary and innovative furniture products.
Students get an opportunity to develop skills in both traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques
and learn how to apply the design process from concept through to fully finished furniture projects.
Initially focusing on hand and power tools, students acquire skills to utilise a range of woodworking
machinery including CNC technology
Furniture Design, Making and Technology
This programme is designed for those interested in pursuing an exciting career in the furniture and wood
manufacturing industry. Students first develop skills in a wide range of furniture manufacturing techniques
and computer-aided design software. In the second year, students choose their preferred degree option.
In the third year, a year-long work placement is undertaken in a company in Ireland or overseas. In Year
4, students further develop their technical, research and management expertise to allow them to pursue
management roles within the furniture industry
Furniture Design, Making and Technology (Common Entry)
This programme is designed for those interested in pursuing an exciting career in the furniture and wood
manufacturing industry. Students first develop skills in a wide range of furniture manufacturing techniques
and computer-aided design software. In the second year, students choose their preferred degree option.
In the third year, a year-long work placement is undertaken in a company in Ireland or overseas. In Year
4, students further develop their technical, research and management expertise to allow them to pursue
management roles within the furniture industry
Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking
This degree is for students who enjoys woodworking and wishes to pursue a professional career in
furniture making, architectural joinery, or wood manufacturing industries. Through structured projects,
students develop skills and knowledge to enable them to make furniture, architectural joinery and wood
products to the highest standards using a range of traditional and advanced manufacturing technologies.
The programme integrates the use of a wide range of CAD/CAM software and equipment and introduces
metalworking and upholstery techniques. A complementary set of professional skills are key elements of
student learning
