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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Would you like to work as an interior designer and decorator? This is a dynamic and industry-relevant degree where you’ll explore practical and theoretical decoration and design frameworks to support a wide range of projects, creating innovative interior concepts and proposals. Underpinned by the exploration of sustainable practices in the planning and specification of interior structures, there is a strong focus on the application of materials and surface treatments, furnishings, and colour and lighting solutions to create aesthetic and functional spaces in both residential and commercial environments. Projects will provide you with opportunity to work directly with industry to develop an understanding of associated vocational roles.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . 2026 ATAR* The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2026 for each stream are as follows: Plan/Packaged Pathway detail ATAR* Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design Range of criteria Packaged Pathway AD020PATH1 Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) via Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design Range of criteria Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task. <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career As an interior designer and decorator you will: develop and create beautiful, functional spaces working to a design brief decorate residential and commercial environments draw sketches and produce samples of your design ideas work directly with clients, providing advice on colour schemes, layouts, lighting and soft furnishings source paint colors, lighting, furniture and flooring provide advice on artwork, pillows, rugs and accessories supervise on-site design and construction keep up-to-date on global trends and product knowledge communicate successfully with both clients and associated project consultants/tradespeople. You will be equipped with the skills to work in a wide range of design environments including: assisting designers and decorators in large architectural firms management roles in interior decoration and design departments CAD in commercial areas design and decoration consultancies in small boutique companies specialising in complete soft furnishings and residential fit outs self-employment interior textile wholesale areas retail consultancies in furnishings, lighting or furniture colour consultancies, either for large paint companies or in self-employment. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation This course is nationally accredited by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) . Current students and graduates of this course are eligible for DIA membership. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
To apply, you must register through VTAC to start and submit a selection task. You will also need to list the course as a preference on your VTAC application. Note that submitting a selection task alone does not constitute a full application.
After submitting your selection task, you will receive a confirmation email with details of the next stage of the selection process. This may include attending an interview or a folio presentation.
Yes, once you commence your selection task you can save and return to it at any time. It is recommended that you keep your login details safe so you can access your task again.
International students who are completing Year 12 studies in Australia or New Zealand are required to register through VTAC and submit a selection task, following the same process as domestic applicants.
Application
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