Bachelor of Interior Design
- Mississauga, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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 (3 years): yes
- 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
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 U/M courses set per programme (English ENG4U in all
- plus subjects such as mathematics
- biology or visual arts)
- usually a minimum overall average of about 65%
- or postsecondary study. Some programmes require a portfolio or audition
- degree-completion routes require a related college diploma.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5
- PTE Academic no section below 4.5)
- Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Choose a degree and check availability and admission requirements on its page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts with notarized English translations; portfolio or audition instructions appear in the Applicant Portal if required (assessment fee applies). Accept your offer in the portal. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and remaining fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,162 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Hazel McCallion Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 141 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $24,162 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5, PTE Academic no section below 4.5), Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95), IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.