Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

071631C

Campuses

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesDecember-2025

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 43,152 / year

Next Intake December-2025

Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture

About

This course is designed for individuals aspiring to reshape interior and public spaces through innovative design. Choose this course to develop critical skills that challenge conventional interior design boundaries and adapt to the dynamic nature of contemporary societies and urban environments.

What sets this course apart is its focus on experiential spatial design and the integration of practice with research. You will gain conceptual thinking abilities and a deep understanding of the contexts you design within. Collaborative studios mirror industry practice, fostering discussion and idea development, while competitions offer real-world project experience.

You will learn through hands-on design studios, collaborative projects, and competitions, complemented by international workshops and exchanges. This approach not only hones your design and fabrication skills but also broadens your cultural perspective, enhancing your global employability.

Upon completion, you will possess spatial intelligence, a creative design process, and the ability to merge research with practice. You'll be equipped for careers in various sectors, including commercial and residential design, adaptive re-use, and spatial branding, prepared to make a significant impact on the way spaces are experienced.

Students learn to engage with public and urban spaces alongside internal environments. Contemporary societies and city environments are changing rapidly, and this course promotes the ability to adapt to this change and shape the way people experience interior and public spaces.

Through a strong emphasis on practice and research, students develop the ability to think conceptually and understand the complex contexts in which they are designing. Through intensive collaborative design studios, students work to develop, discuss and debate ideas as they would in industry. With skills in analogue and digital design and fabrication, they are able to tackle real-world projects in the studios as well as through competitions with stakeholders such as the Art Gallery of NSW, Object Gallery, the City of Sydney and Zumtobel Lighting.

International connections and focus encourage recognition of UTS graduates abroad. UTS academics lead yearly international design studios in cities such as Berlin, Hong Kong, Athens, Prague and Venice. International guest lectures and workshops, as well as a wide range of exchange opportunities, enrich students' learning and expose them to different cultures of design.

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Course aims

Through their study, students develop spatial intelligence and excellence in design practice. The program fosters a creative and explorative attitude towards the design process, underpinned by reflective and critical engagement. Students generate a cohesive design approach where research and practice are consolidated in design outcomes.

The course has:

an emphasis on creative, innovative spatial practice and international networks
practice-oriented and research-integrated learning regarding specific projects
engagement with innovative and creative technologies
an emphasis on emerging design practices
close links with creative practitioners.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank.

Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank.

Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

English Program Requirements

UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students.

Please check the requirements that apply to you.
Note: These requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student.

If you have previously studied in English, you may satisfy the UTS English language requirements in one of several ways. You must have:

Career

Careers

Your future career

As a graduate, you’ll be in possession of the perspectives, understandings and skills required for a rewarding career in interior architecture. You’ll ideate, pitch, plan and deploy innovative designs, creating places and spaces that blend aesthetics with functionality.

With these sought-after capabilities, you’ll be ready to launch a professional design career in a huge variety of industries, sectors and roles. Wherever your future takes you, your UTS degree will ensure you have the abilities, competence and confidence to succeed and go further than you ever thought possible.