Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking
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This program at ATU Galway is designed for students passionate about woodworking and seeking a career in furniture making, architectural joinery, or the wood manufacturing industry. Through a blend of hands-on projects and theoretical learning, you’ll gain the expertise to create high-quality furniture, architectural components, and wood products.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Proficiency in traditional and advanced woodworking techniques using hand and power tools.
- In-depth knowledge of various wood materials and their properties.
- Mastery of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software for design and production.
- Ability to operate and utilize advanced woodworking machinery, including CNC technology and laser equipment.
- Understanding of architectural joinery methods and applications.
- Development of professional skills in areas like operation management, lean manufacturing, cost estimation, and business practices relevant to the furniture and woodworking industry.
Develop your talents through real-world projects, allowing you to refine your woodworking skills and gain experience with professional tools and technologies.
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Tuition Fee – the Department of Education pays tuition fees for all full-time students who are citizens of a Member State of the EU and who meet the residency requirements. Most full-time undergraduate students will be covered by the Free Fees Initiative scheme for their tuition fee. Students from Northern Ireland or Great Britain do not have to pay tuition fees to study in the Republic of Ireland. All students are liable for the Student Contribution fee: €3,000. Application deadline for EU students is February 1.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 plus: SAT score of 1000+ (1800 prior to 2016) or ACT composite score of 22 and above or 2-3 Advanced Placement Examinations in relevant subjects with grades 3 and above OR 2-3 SAT subject tests in relevant subjects with a minimum score of 600 in each.
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Galway
Ireland
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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