Create unique and innovative spaces as an interior designer as you combine your understanding of the interaction between people and spaces with your skills in concept creation and project management. The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Interior Design equips you with creative and technical skills in future-focused digital design and the ability to realise your design projects with confidence.
This qualification is both nationally and internationally recognised. This means you’ll have the professional skills to work around the globe and begin a role as a commercial interior designer, opening up exciting opportunities.
Graduate ready to dive into a diverse range of workplaces. Whether it’s as a consultant in an interior-specific design business, an architecture firm, or an interior design department of a property development firm, there are many places to flourish in this booming industry.
3 years full time or 6 years part time
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Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Develop ethical design approaches to improve social connection, cultural inclusion, accessibility, health and wellbeing
Design innovative interiors by applying a broad understanding of interior design and its importance to people and ideas
Work within ethical frameworks, prioritise environmental sustainability and demonstrate professionalism in your community, both locally and globally
Create and promote environmentally responsible design strategies and showcase your leadership through positive social and ethical design solutions
Work both independently and collaboratively to show your versatility. Actively engage in ongoing professional development.
Engage with diverse design challenges, apply creative methodologies, take creative risks and reflect critically on your work and ideas in the context of a structured design process
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
Graduate with a Bachelor Degree (AQF 7)
A professional portfolio of work that showcases your skills and knowledge
70 hours of work placement experience with an industry interior design workplace organised by TAFE NSW
Eligibility to be admitted to the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) at the Associate Member level
The ability to coordinate, design and manage interior design projects from scoping and planning in the pre-implementation stage, all the way through to completion
This course has been accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
At TAFE NSW, we recognise the value of your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer for any of our courses. If successful, you'll achieve your qualification faster.
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration: Students who have completed a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Interior Decoration will receive credit for four subjects, covering the entire first semester of the degree. This allows you to complete the Bachelor of Interior Design in just two and a half years (full-time).
Diploma of Interior Design: Students with a nationally recognised Diploma of Interior Design will receive credit for nine subjects, encompassing the entire first year of the degree plus one subject in second year. This reduces the time needed to complete the Bachelor of Interior Design to two years (full-time).
Diploma of Building Design: Students who hold a nationally recognised Diploma of Building Design will receive credit for five subjects distributed across the first, second, and third years. As a result, you can complete the Bachelor of Interior Design in three years with a reduced study load.
Take advantage of your previous experience and accelerate your path to a new qualification at TAFE NSW.
Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in a career as a commercial interior designer
A passion for interior design, art and architecture
Engaged in some kind of creative art or design study in the past, either in school, at TAFE or just for your own interest
Some digital literacy and confidence in using computers
Access to your own personal modern PC laptop. You can access this equipment on campus, however it is highly recommended you have your own equipment available
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Interior Designers plan, design, detail and supervise the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.
73%
3,100 workers
39 years
$1,460
45 hours
High
75% female
Strong Growth
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The Bachelor of Interior Design does not have any post-graduate courses.
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The Bachelor of Interior Design does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 24 subjects (240 credit points) made up of 22 core subjects and 2 elective subjects.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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There are a total of 8 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
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