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Interior Design (B8BA6Q)
Interior Designers engage with a range of interior spaces to create innovative spatial solutions
with a thorough knowledge of building technology, materials and human environment needs.
The Department of Interior Design offers an undergraduate Bachelor Degree, a fourth year Bachelor Honours Degree
and a Master of Design. The Department’s facilities include designated studio areas for first year to Master’s students
and a centrally-located specialist computer studio.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are qualified for interior design careers in:
—Retail and commercial display
—Hospitality design
— Corporate design
— Exhibition design and display systems
—Residential design
BA Degree
Selection Criteria
Applicants are selected by means of an online entrance assessment consisting of:
— An online interview – testing your current knowledge of interior design and your interest in pursuing a career in
this field.
— A written component –testing your basic writing skills and ability to analyse a designed interior space.
— A practical assessment comprising a drawing and a model – testing two- and-three- dimensional thinking and skills.
— And the submission of a portfolio – assessing your current skills, spatial understanding and creativity.
You will need the following equipment to complete the online entrance assessment:
— A range of graphite sketching pencils, a sharpener, an eraser, a metal-edged ruler, a cutting knife for cardboard,
a tube of clear Bostik glue, a compass, one sheet of A3 cartridge drawing paper, and cardboard.
— A portfolio as described below.
Portfolio Requirements
— A portfolio of at least ten pieces of work is required.
— The work should ideally include examples of drawings, paintings or design.