Bachelor of Interior Design

The course fee for international students ranges from $72,720 to $74,880 AUD for the full course. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.

Yes, during the course you'll undertake 70 hours of mandatory work placement. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer. Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Interior Design are eligible to be admitted to the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) at the Associate Member level.

The course consists of 22 core units and 3 specialty (additional) units. Core units cover areas such as Studio subjects (Identity, Responsibility, Culture, Value, Relevance), visual communication, materials, design processes, construction and detailing, professional practice, digital environments, building systems and technology, and an interior design internship. The 3 specialty units are Retail and branded environments, Workplace futures, and Design for sustainability.

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, you will learn to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and three-dimensional Building Information Modelling (BIM) software to visually communicate interior design plans, as well as develop creative methods, collaborate professionally, interpret design briefs, and formulate ethical and environmentally responsible design approaches.