Bachelor of Science in Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking
Program Available at Letterfrack Campus
If you enjoy woodworking and see a future, professional career in the furniture making, architectural joinery or wood manufacturing industries this program is for you.
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 course integrates the use of a wide range of CAD/CAM systems and equipment and introduces common metalworking and upholstery techniques.
A complementary set of professional skills are key elements of student learning. Operations management, lean manufacturing, estimating and CAD engineering are studied with a focus on their application in the furniture, architectural joinery, and wood manufacturing industries.
A year-long Work Placement in Year 3, in Ireland and overseas, ensures graduates gain invaluable experience along with gaining a first-hand understanding of current industry practices and procedures.
Campus Information
Connemara
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Careers and Employability Centre offers a modern service to all our students and recent graduates. We are committed to the employability of our students and we work closely with all employers. We are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to achieve their career goals. We use the most up to date IT systems to support our work with students in terms of their employability.
We have developed an Institute Employability Statement and framework highlighting our approach to employability for our students and graduates. This is available to view below
The Careers and Employability Centre
The Careers and Employability Centre at ATU is available to all students and recent graduates and are the conjugate between academics, work placement coordinators, students, and employers.
We have the most up to date online resources and facilitate the transition from education to employment, engaging in the recruitment process and ensuring our students are ready for placement/employability through ‘The Next Step Online Employability Toolkit’.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: AU582
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
31500 EUR
Average Cost of Living: 10500 EUR /year
Application Fee: N/A
Similar Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Textile and Fashion Design at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
- Bachelor of Arts in Product Design at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
- Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Illustration at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
- Bachelor of Arts in Art at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Textile & Fashion Design at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)