Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) at University of South Australia

The Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) at University of South Australia is a Graduate Diploma program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the City West campus in Adelaide, Australia, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on February 1, 2027.

About Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture)

Gain advanced design and research skills.
Benefit from our networks and relationships with the design industry – locally, nationally, and internationally.
Work on real-life projects, gaining valuable practical experience.
Study at the No.1 University in South Australia for graduate skills in Architecture¹.
Learn from teachers who are established designers, offering insight into what it takes to create sustainable, coherent, visually appealing interiors.
UniSA is home to Australia's only architecture museum filled with over 200,000 items, including records, drawings and photographs.
Use this qualification as a pathway to further learning, including Masters.
Be taught by world-class leaders in research – UniSA's research in design is ranked world class².
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World's Top Young Universities³, we'll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it'll feel like you're studying one minute and in a career the next.

¹ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Architecture and Built Environment – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). SA public universities.
²Results in Design Practice and Management - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
³UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings.

You will graduate with the confidence and practical capabilities needed to succeed in this competitive field. Through your studies, you will develop an advanced understanding of the theoretical aspects of design, industry trends and design processes. You will also develop cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research. The graduate diploma includes design research studio classes, research methods, sustainable design, business practice, and electives.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) at University of South Australia

Entry Requirements

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.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture)

Graduates typically find work in architectural practices, interior design practices, building companies, and other organisations supplying the design and building industry, such as corporate furniture suppliers. Careers to consider:

interior designer: design, implement and refurbish interior spaces
design consultant: help clients to best utilise living spaces by advising on how to arrange lighting, furniture, and other fixtures
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

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.

Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) at University of South Australia

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide