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Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)

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Location

NSW, QLD, VIC

Study Mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes

Interior Decorating Consultant, Interior Decorator, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Designer, Interior Stylist, Kitchen Designer, Set Designer, Textile Designer

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Awarded By

Billy Blue College of Design

Duration

3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost for this course is $87,450 (24 subjects at $3,644 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $69,960.

Billy Blue College of Design offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Please enquire for further details.

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Start your career in interior design specialising in Residential Interiors with this Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential), delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

This course teaches you environmentally sustainable practices while you investigate the finer details of home interior design. You’ll discover the impact the selection of materials, lighting, joinery and furniture can have on your design, and explore professional technologies used in the industry. From a practical point of view, you will learn to design residential environments, develop technical documentation, understand contract and client management and visualisation solutions. You will graduate with a strong foundation of design best practice, prepared to embark on a creative career as an interior designer.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Exclusive Sibella Court ambassadorship

Our interior design courses are built in collaboration with international design icon Sibella Court, founder of Society Inc.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Master industry-standard software

Learn how to use Sketch Up Pro, AutoCAD, 3DsMax and Revit.

#1 for Student Support

Our Interior and Environmental Design courses received the highest ranking for student support in the 2021 QILT Survey.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

  • Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
  • Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
  • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
  • Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

FAQS

While completing the Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) qualification delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia, you will study the following subjects:

Year 1

  • Design Context
  • Design Drawing
  • Interior Design Practice
  • Design Studio 1
  • History of Interior Design and Decoration
  • Construction and CAD
  • Joinery and Finishes
  • Design Studio 2

 

Year 2

  • Computer 3D Modelling
  • Design Studio 3
  • Problem Based Learning Studio
  • Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver
  • Environment Design 2 (Residential)
  • Scheduling Interiors 2 (Residential)
  • Theories of Space and Place 2
  • Systems and Documentation 2 (Residential)

 

Year 3

  • Social Enterprise
  • Work Integrated Learning
  • Portfolio and Industry Experience
  • Systems and Documentation 3 (Residential)
  • Emerging Design Technologies (Residential)
  • Environment Design 3 (Residential)
  • Systems and Documentation 4 Residential

Torrens University Australia is part of a network of passionate educators who believe in the transformative power of education to change individual lives, society and the world, for the better.

Their fresh approach to learning and strong industry connections has seen us become the fastest-growing university in Australia. They offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a wide range of academic disciplines including Business, Health, Design and Hospitality, all delivered online and on-campus nationwide.

Student Support

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate your career dreams and study goals.

And, with all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part-time, on-campus, online, or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

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