BA in Interior Architecture Design

At Griffith College Dublin, we don’t just teach you about design; we immerse you in it. From the moment you step onto our historic seven-acre campus on South Circular Road, you are treated as a designer-in-training. You’ll have your own dedicated workspace in our light-filled studios, where the transition from a hand-drawn sketch to a high-end digital render happens in real-time. This program is built around the "studio culture" of professional architectural firms, ensuring that your learning is active, social, and deeply practical.

Experiential Learning

Our approach ensures you graduate with a portfolio that speaks volumes, backed by hands-on experience with the latest industry technologies and real-world project briefs:

• Dedicated Design Studios: You will work in bespoke, professional-grade studios where small class sizes mean you get one-on-one mentorship from practicing architects and designers.

• Mastery of Industry Software: You will gain expert proficiency in the full suite of professional tools, including Revit (for BIM), AutoCAD (for technical drafting), SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and advanced rendering software like Twinmotion and Enscape.

• "Live" Community Projects: Our students recently collaborated with the Deansrath Family Centre, designing the interior architecture for a new 500sqm facility—giving them the chance to solve real-world spatial problems for a real client.

• LIFESIZE Plans Experience: As part of our commitment to spatial awareness, students visit LIFESIZE Plans Leinster, where they can walk through their own floor plans at a 1:1 scale before a single brick is laid.

• Industry Field Trips: Learning extends to the streets of Dublin and beyond; students regularly visit leaders like SIG Workplace and Kube Interiors to explore cutting-edge materials, ergonomic furniture, and sustainable design trends.

• Griffith Creative Week: Your journey culminates in a professional exhibition of your work during Griffith Creative Week, where industry scouts and the public are invited to view the next generation of design talent.

• Modern CAD & iMac Labs: You’ll have access to 14 high-spec computer labs equipped with the latest hardware to handle complex 3D rendering and architectural modeling.

• Traditional Model Making: Beyond the screen, our workshops allow you to build physical scale models, helping you understand the tactile reality of materials and structural form.

• Professional Networking: We host regular guest lectures and talks, such as recent sessions on Universal Design with the National Disability Authority, keeping you connected to the latest policy and ethical standards in the industry.

Graduating with a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture from Griffith College Dublin launches you into the professional world as a designer who understands both the art of the interior and the science of the structure. Our graduates are highly sought after by global architectural firms and boutique design studios alike because they possess a rare blend of creative vision and technical project management skills. You’ll leave Griffith not just with a degree, but with a professional portfolio and a network of industry contacts that span the globe, from Dublin to New York.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Our graduates hit the ground running, moving into influential roles where they reshape the built environment through sustainable and innovative design. Typical job roles include: Interior Architect, Interior Design Project Manager, CAD Technician/3D Visualizer, and Retail Store Designer.

• University Support Services: The Griffith College Careers Office is dedicated to your employment success, offering one-on-one career coaching, CV workshops, and interview preparation. You’ll also have lifelong access to the Griffith Alumni Network, a powerful community of over 30,000 professionals that helps you find mentors and exclusive job listings long after you graduate.

• Employment Stats & Salary: We are proud of our consistently high employability; 95% of our international graduates are in employment or further study within a year of graduation. In the current Irish market, junior Interior Architects typically start with salaries between €35,000 and €42,000, while senior Project Directors and those running their own practices can see earnings exceed €75,000.

• University–Industry Partnerships: Our faculty maintains deep roots in the industry, with "live projects" set by prestigious partners like Avoca, Arnotts, and Dublin City Council. These partnerships ensure our curriculum stays ahead of market trends and give you direct exposure to potential employers before you even graduate.

• Long-term Accreditation Value: Your degree is recognized by the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) and the European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA). This high-level accreditation ensures your qualification is respected across Europe and provides a clear pathway to professional membership in the global design community.

• Graduation Outcomes: Our alumni have secured positions at world-renowned firms such as H.J. Lyons Architects, Douglas Wallace, and even Jonathan Adler in NYC. Many others utilize the project management and business skills gained in Year 3 to successfully launch their own independent design practices.