Bachelor of Interior Architecture

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,500 / Year

Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

Bachelor of Interior Architecture

About

Shape the way people live, work and thrive in built environments.
Learn how design influences, impacts and improves how people live their lives.
Gain valuable workplace experience when you complete an industry placement.
Study at a university that is top 5 in Australia for graduate skills in Architecture¹.
Get matched with a professional design mentor in your final year.
Get the opportunity to publicly exhibit your work twice a year.
Participate in international and national study tours and field trips.
Learn from practicing, award-winning designers.
UniSA is home to Australia's only architecture museum filled with over 200,000 items, including records, drawing and photographs.

¹Ranked #4, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21 – Architecture and Built Environment – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

This degree will see you graduate with the confidence and practical capabilities needed to succeed in this competitive field. You will:

gain a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects of design, and through valuable hands-on projects and industry placements you will also gain practical knowledge and skills that will see you transition with ease into the workplace
gain an understanding of industry trends – delve into the world of workplace design, as well as the expanding field of furniture design with hands-on experience in the production and fabrication of furniture
apply design processes and strategies to a range of interior architecture projects, many of which are professional projects with real clients; alternatively you may choose to complete workshop-based courses where you can create furniture prototypes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 60

Career

This degree consistently records high graduate employment rates. You could typically find work in architectural practices, interior design practices, building companies, or other organisations supplying the design and building industry, such as corporate furniture suppliers. Careers to consider:

interior designer: design, document and manage the implementation of interior spaces
event designer: oversee and direct the overall look and visual appeal of an event
furniture designer: develop design concepts, experiment with different materials, liaise with clients, and build sample models for either mass produced furniture prototypes or one-off exclusive pieces
project manager: manage the design process, liaising between client, consultants and builders
design manager: work within major organisations developing and delivering design strategies to enhance the organisations brand and business strategies

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of this program are eligible for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia. The Bachelor of Interior Architecture does not confer qualifications in Architecture and the South Australian Architectural Practice Act legislation (2009) restricts the use of the title `Architect' to those registered by the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

Bachelor of Interior Architecture

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website