Diploma of Interior Design
- Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
- 2.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Interior Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Discovering Interior Design
- Responding to Context in Interior Design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Design agencies
- Studios and practices
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Interchange 1 – Experimental Processes
- Discovering Interior Design
- Responding to Context in Interior Design
- Introducing Interior Design Contexts. Final-year core: Interchange 3 – Contemporary Challenges and Design Futures
- Business and Commercial Strategies for Interior Design
- Speculative Futures for Interior Design. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- SPM or O-level with credits in 3 subjects
- UEC 3Bs
- Or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government (case by case).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 4.0
- TOEFL iBT 30-31
- PTE Academic 36
- Cambridge/Linguaskill 140 (also MUET Band 3
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recent photograph
- Application form
- Financial and visa supporting documents for international enrollment
- Portfolio or creative work samples
- Interview or admissions assessment materials.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the program entry and international student requirements. Complete the application and submit academic certificates
- Transcripts
- Passport documents
- English proficiency evidence. Submit a portfolio for programs that require creative work. Pay the application and admission charges. Accept the offer and complete the student visa approval process. Follow the university instructions for registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM30,000 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM4,500 MYR |
| Deposit | RM12,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Iskandar Puteri |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Built Environment & Regenerative Design |
| Department | Department of Design and Creative Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Raffles University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jul 2027
259 days left
Scholarships
Raffles University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.33 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM30,000 MYR per year. The application fee is RM4,500 MYR. The deposit is RM12,000 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM35,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.0, TOEFL iBT 30-31, PTE Academic 36, Cambridge/Linguaskill 140 (also MUET Band 3. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
Raffles University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

