Course Overview

About This Course

Learn how the environments in which we spend our lives are formed and fabricated in our Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours). Apply conceptual processes, creative tools, management strategies and develop research skills to design a variety of public and private interior and spatial projects. Plus, flex the tech by constructing indoor and outdoor 3D spaces.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

One of the following: successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification; completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees)
Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test
Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 70.0
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2025 [after adjustment factors]: 70.65
Subject adjustments: A study score of 25 in Art Creative Practice, Product Design and Technologies, Furnishing, any Mathematics, Art Making and Exhibiting, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
Students with a Year 12 equivalent must attain relevant corresponding score in art, design or media subject at that level
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success
International applicants: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Interior designer, Exhibition designer, Property designer, Retail designer, Design consultant

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What skills will I develop in the Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)?

You will develop knowledge on interior spaces, concept and design development, key principles of sustainability, solving interior architecture problems, and design communication and documentation.

Does this degree include any real industry experience?

Yes, this degree includes industry projects to develop your design and management skills – from client meetings to budgeting, as part of Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all bachelor degrees.

What is the Guaranteed Entry ATAR for this course?

The Guaranteed Entry ATAR for the Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) is 70.0. You'll be guaranteed a place if you meet or exceed this score, provided you also meet the course prerequisites. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2025 after adjustment factors was 70.65.

Are there subject adjustment points available for this course?

Yes, a study score of 25 in Art Creative Practice, Product Design and Technologies, Furnishing, any Mathematics, Art Making and Exhibiting, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design equals 4 aggregate points per study, with an overall maximum of 15 points. These points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Where is this course delivered and when can I start?

The Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) is delivered at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus, with intakes available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. The course runs for 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time.

Application

How to Apply

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