Interior Design
This one-year QQL Level 5 course provides learners with the key skills to plan and complete residential and commercial interior design projects.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
TU Dublin – Interior Design – TU975 (portfolio required)
NCAD – Art & Design First Year – Common Entry- AD101- (portfolio required)
TU Dublin – Design (Visual Communication)- TU973
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
This one-year QQL Level 5 course provides learners with the key skills to plan and complete residential and commercial interior design projects. The learner will be encouraged to discover their own creativity and confidence in applying it in their design work. The course will ensure that learners have the technical skills and knowledge needed to present ideas and specifications to clients and colleagues. In addition, learners will also develop core entrepreneurial and marketing skills, learning how to promote themselves as interior designers and develop a business. On successful completion of the course, graduates will also eligible to progression to a range of HE Interior Design, Product Design and Architecture programmes.
Design Skills – 5N0784
Architectural Drawing – 5N1558
Material and Finishes – 5N1456
Computer Aided Draughting – 5N1604
Furnishing and Fittings – 5N5053
Entrepreneurial Skills – 5N1951
Marketing Practice- 5N1400
Communications – 5N0690
Personal and Professional Development – 5N1356
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
Course Details
QQI Certificate in Interior Design (5M5054) – NFQ Level 5
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Interior Design
Award Code: 5M5054
Level: 5 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806