Updating Results

Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

This course develops critical design thinking and theory in interior architecture, emphasizing human experience, sustainability, and employability skills through work-integrated learning and real-world projects.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

BH-INARCH, 112416M

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$11,200 per year

International Fees

$38,786 per year / $155,144 total

ATAR

About this course

Overview

Interior designers offer creative, proactive and innovative design solutions.

In this course you will develop a solid foundation in critical design thinking and theory relating to human occupation and explore how the human experience is central to interior architecture.

You will learn key employability skills including communication, creative problem-solving and collaborative work practice. You'll also learn to consider environmental impact and sustainability by anticipating various scenarios and predicting the consequences of current actions.

Through work-integrated learning, you'll work on real projects, undertake site visits, create site documentation and deliver client briefings. You may also pitch design concepts to real clients and practitioners.

Before graduating, you must have completed at least 80 hours of relevant work experience.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

Guaranteed ATAR: 70
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects: There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Alternative pathways

Portfolio entry: Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
UniReady: If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
Certificate IV + English Competency: The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
Indigenous applicant: If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

Identify, explain and apply the disciplinary concepts in interior architecture
Develop creative practices and ways of building knowledge that are critical and reflective
Evaluate and synthesise information from various sources across multiple disciplines to inform the responsive processes related to the design and experience of interior architecture
Select and use effective and appropriate visual, spoken, written, graphic and technical communication techniques appropriate for academic and professional environments
Use a range of available technologies appropriate to interior architecture
Adapt and respond to new ways of learning and global interaction to develop a self-directed approach
Develop awareness and sensitivity around community and its role in Interior Architecture with particular attention to context and global differences in perceptions and interpretations of concepts and practice
Recognise and understand cultural diversity in particular indigenous perspectives and knowledges. Respect individual human rights and include concepts of social sustainability, social equity and cultural diversity into interior architecture
Work independently and collaboratively demonstrating relevant professional and ethical practices

Career pathways

What jobs can the Interior Architecture course lead to?Careers

Interior designer / architect
Furniture and lighting designer
Heritage and conservation specialist
Indoor comfort consultant
Event and exhibition designer
Designer of immersive environments
Colour consultant
Design stylist
Design writer

Industries

Interior design and architecture
Building and construction
Furniture and furnishing
Lighting
Arts and culture
Trade shows, exhibitions and events
Publishing
Commercial Interior Designer
Residential Interior Designer

Course structure

Specialisations

As part of the course, you can choose to study one of the specialisations below, to gain knowledge in a particular area that aligns with interior architecture:

Animation and Game Design
Architecture
Construction Management
Design Thinking and Visual Communication
Digital Design
Graphic Design
Photography
Principles of Planning
Urban Design and Planning

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Apply now

The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.

The information on this page may be subject to change. In particular, Curtin University may change the content, method or location of delivery or tuition fees of courses.

While Curtin uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this page is accurate and up to date, errors and omissions sometimes occur. Curtin makes no warranty, representation or undertaking (expressed or implied) nor does it assume any legal liability (direct or indirect) for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information.

View courses information disclaimer.