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    Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    088833J

    Credit point

    192 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 48,500  / year
    Next Intake February-2026

    Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)

    About

    Enhance the spaces where we live, work, and play with the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) from a school ranked 4th in Australia and 35th globally for Architecture and Built Environment*. Through a blend of creative thinking and practical application, you’ll study within a dynamic design community that reimagines and reshapes interior environments across homes, workspaces and cities.

    You’ll develop a deep understanding of the environmental, cultural, and historical contexts of interior architecture and design. Tailor your studies to suit your passions, and deepen your expertise through a self-directed project and an optional minor in Construction Management and Property, Computational Design, Industrial Design, or Landscape Architecture. Take your studies even further with optional progression into a Master of Architecture.

    From manipulating spatial, material, and structural elements to exploring interior architecture through both theory and practice, you’ll graduate with the confidence, connections, and career-ready skills to kickstart your career in interior architecture. You’ll also be eligible for membership with both the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI).

    World-class education
    Learn from the best at a top-ranked university. UNSW’s School of Built Environment is ranked 4th in Australia and 35th globally for Architecture and Built Environment* and we're also one of the top 20 universities worldwide**.

    Industry-ready graduates
    Thanks to our strong industry connections and hands-on learning approach, Our graduates are highly sought after by employers. In fact, our graduates’ practical experience and skills make them the most employable graduates in the country^. Increase your employability by progressing to the Master of Architecture.

    Join an inspiring community
    As part of our vibrant Arts, Design & Architecture community, you’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary innovators and changemakers and make connections with classmates and professionals. Plus, tap into support from student associations like the Women in Built Environment Student Society, and more than 300 other university-wide clubs and societies.

    *QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
    **QS World University Rankings, 2025
    ^AFR Top 100 Future leaders Award

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

    10.0

    All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

    27.0

    Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

    1130.0

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    From the first to the last day of your UNSW Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours), you’ll learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience that will equip you with the skills to kickstart an interior architecture career.

    With jobs in interior design predicted to grow by almost 20% over the next five years, a Bachelor of Interior Architecture from UNSW will give you more than just a foot in the door – it will prepare you for a career that positively influences lives for the better by enabling you to design and improve the interior spaces others inhabit and call their own.

    Potential careers

    • Consultant
    • Corporate Interior Designer
    • Exhibition Designer
    • Furniture Designer
    • Hotel Designer
    • Interior Architect
    • Interior Designer
    • Lighting Designer
    • Project Manager
    • Retail Space Designer
    • Set Designer
    • Sustainable Design Consultant
    • Urban Designer

    Our alumni

    "Gaining practical experience in my field while studying provided me with a deeper understanding of the material and its real-world applications. It also helped me connect the dots between classroom learning and industry practice."

    Cassandra Whatson
    Interior Designer/Draftsperson

    Studio xOx

    Hear more about Cassandra's experience

    Professional credentials

    When you graduate you'll be eligible for membership with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 48,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

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    Sydney

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