Course overview
Interior designers offer creative, proactive and innovative design solutions.
In this course you will develop a solid foundation in critical design thinking and theory relating to human occupation, and explore how the human experience is central to interior architecture.
You will learn key employability skills including communication, creative problem-solving and collaborative work practice. You’ll also learn to consider environmental impact and sustainability by anticipating various scenarios and predicting the consequences of current actions.
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Career outcomes
Employment for interior designers in Australia is rising by more than 1,300 positions annually.¹
Careers
- Interior designer/architect
- Furniture and lighting designer
- Heritage and conservation specialist
- Event and exhibition designer
- Designer of immersive environments
- Colour consultant
- Design stylist
Industries
- Interior design and architecture
- Building and construction
- Furniture and furnishing
- Lighting
- Arts and culture
- Trade shows, exhibitions and events
- Publishing
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia
Professional accreditation and recognition
This degree is recognised by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers. Students and graduates are eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Industry links
Strong engagement with industry is embedded throughout the course, including real and simulated client projects.
Specialist pathways
A fourth year will give you the applied research skills that are increasingly in demand in the sector.
Work experience
You'll complete 80 hours of work experience to learn relevant employment skills.
Hear from our students
"Electives such as Planning Graphics and Design, in addition to the Sustainability Challenge and Start-Up Business Planning, have given me new aspirations for my future career. These include learning about sustainability in practice and how my interior design background can enable me to move into the planning, architecture and design realms."
Zoe Thomas
Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll gain the skills to design attractive and sustainable interiors using visual ideas that work with changing trends and future lifestyles.
The course is designed and taught by industry professionals who are active in research and practice and who will ensure your education is industry-relevant.
Through work-integrated learning, you’ll work on real projects, undertake site visits, create site documentation and deliver client briefings. You may also pitch design concepts to real clients and practitioners. Before graduating, you must have completed at least 80 hours of relevant work experience.
Opportunities exist for local and international studio field trips, broadening your professional experience and cultural awareness.
Honours
This course is a four-year embedded honours program that incorporates applied design research in the final year. It gives you a strong advantage when entering the workforce, as the demand for research-informed design is increasing.
You also have the option to exit the course after three years, graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Design).
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
Specialisations
As part of the course, you can choose to study one of the specialisations below, to gain knowledge in a particular area that aligns with interior architecture:
- Animation and Game Design
- Architectural Technology
- Construction Management
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication
- Digital Design
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Principles of Planning
- Urban Design and Planning.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
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Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$38,786*
Total indicative course fee
$155,144*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$42,664*
Total indicative course fee
$170,656*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
John Curtin Excellence Scholarship
Through the John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship, eligible students will receive 40% off the tuition fee.
Merit Scholarship
Rewarding academic performance and empowering students to continue their education in their chosen field. Eligible students will receive 20% off the tuition fee.
Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Giving international students the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and receive a world-class education. Eligible students will receive a one-off tuition fee credit of A$10,000 to help support their studies.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
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