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.
Your student experience
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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
- Architecture
- Construction Management
- Design Thinking and Visual Communication
- Digital Design
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Principles of Planning
- Urban Design and Planning.
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
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Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
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.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
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How to apply
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I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
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