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Course Overview
What is a Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)? The Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) is for those who want to rip up the rulebook and redefine the way we live. This course arms you with the creative skills and rebellious thinking to tackle the big challenges of contemporary living, sending you into the design world with the edge to shake things up. As well as exploring fittings, fabrics, and colours, we'll be tackling the bigger issues - think sustainability, homelessness, the ageing population, changing families and evolving gender roles. You'll learn how the right materials, lighting, and furniture can turn a space into a statement and experiment with cutting-edge tech like AI and interactive audio-visual systems to bring homes into the future. Turn your vision into reality with hands-on design practice, where you'll work across disciplines, master technical documentation and handle contracts. This is your launchpad to break free from design conventions and start shaping homes that challenge the status quo. More Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning Create future-ready living solutions that embrace new technologies. Work with 3D-modelling software to design residential environments. Explore the impact of joinery, materiality and finishes to meet client needs. Develop construction documentation to industry standards for the future of home design. Undertake 120 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief Vogue Australia partnership We've partnered with industry leaders including Vogue Australia, to offer you internship, mentoring and scholarship opportunities. DIA-recognised course This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of appropriate standing to meet industry expectations. Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us and for six months post graduation. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Online Student Domestic International Course duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd T/A Billy Blue College of Design. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Design Context
Year 1 Core
Design Drawing
Year 1 Core
Interior Design Practice
Year 1 Core
Design Studio 1
Year 1 Core
History of Architecture, Interior Design and Decoration
Year 1 Core
Construction and CAD
Year 1 Core
Joinery and Finishes
Year 1 Core
Design Studio 2
Year 1 Core
Computer 3D Modelling
Year 2 Core
Design Studio 3
Year 2 Core
Problem Based Learning Studio
Year 2 Core
Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver
Year 2 Core
Environment Design 2 (Residential)
Year 2 Specialisation
Scheduling Interiors 2 (Residential)
Year 2 Specialisation
Theories of Space and Place
Year 2 Specialisation
Systems and Documentation 2 (Residential)
Year 2 Specialisation
Social Enterprise
Year 3 Core
Work Integrated Learning
Year 3 Core
Portfolio and Industry Experience
Year 3 Core
Emerging Design Technologies Residential
Year 3 Specialisation
Systems and Documentation 3 Residential
Year 3 Specialisation
Environment Design 3 Residential
Year 3 Specialisation
Systems and Documentation 4 Residential
Year 3 Specialisation
Interaction Design
Elective
Product Knowledge
Elective
Message, Meaning, Media
Elective
Fashion and Social Media
Elective
Design Research
Elective
Environment Design 3 (Commercial)
Elective
Emerging Design Technologies: Commercial
Elective
Life through a lens
Elective
Systems and Documentation 2 (Commercial)
Elective
Scheduling Interiors 2 (Commercial)
Elective
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off tuition), and the Motivational Scholarship for Trimester 1 Accelerated intake (30% off tuition). These are available to new undergraduate students across all faculties on a rolling basis per intake.
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers an Offshore Online Scholarship providing up to 30% off tuition fees for new international students studying online and residing outside Australia, available for undergraduate courses across all faculties.
Yes, students from recognised partner institutions or pathway programs may be eligible for tuition reductions. Options include the Ironwood Pathway Scholarship (20% off), the Pearl Pathway Scholarship (30% off), and the Kings College Malaysia Scholarship (45% off for undergraduate Business students), all available on a rolling basis per intake.
The majority of scholarships available at Torrens University, including the Motivational, PEPEA, and Pathway scholarships, are valid for the entire duration of the course, not just a single trimester or year.
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