Expand+Architecture is a rewarding field of work and study that calls for both creative and technical skill in the design of buildings and environments.

This course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and to prepare a p...

Hide-Architecture is a rewarding field of work and study that calls for both creative and technical skill in the design of buildings and environments.

This course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and to prepare a portfolio in Architecture or Architectural Technology to further their studies at degree level.

An Architect’s work primarily focuses on creative, conceptual and detail design of buildings. An Architectural Technologist works more on the technical design for construction.

Learners will gain skills in the areas of building design and sustainability, to prepare them for either Architecture or Architectural Technology.

The Architectural pathway emphasises conceptual and spatial design, theory of architecture and model-making. The Architectural Technology pathway develops abilities in building construction and technical design.

Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...

Hide-International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.

Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.

Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.

Expand+Career Opportunities
Architect or Architectural Technologist in Architectural/ Engineering
practices or in local authorities, Architectural Technology practices
and Facilities Management, Interior Architecture, Product and
furniture design.

Pr...

Hide-Career Opportunities
Architect or Architectural Technologist in Architectural/ Engineering
practices or in local authorities, Architectural Technology practices
and Facilities Management, Interior Architecture, Product and
furniture design.

Progression
QQI Level 6

Successful graduates may gain entry to QQI Level 6 courses in
CDCFE, such as, Interior and 3D Design and Graphic Design.

Degree Level
Architectural Technology:
Graduates of this course will be considered for progression onto the level 8 Honours Degree in Architectural Technology in DIT, based on interview and portfolio of work.

Successful graduates may also apply to Architectural Technology degree programmes such as IT Carlow, Waterford Institute of Technology and other Irish and UK educational institutions.

Architecture:
Graduates of this course will be considered for progression onto the level 8 Honours Degree in Architecture in DIT, UCD and the University of Limerick, University of Ulster and other programmes that take into account portfolio work in their application processes, in Ireland and the UK.

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