Bachelor of Interior Design
- London, 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
- OSSD or equivalent (or mature applicant) with Grade 12 English (U) at 65% or higher
- Grade 12 maths (U or C) at 65% (some programmes Grade 12 science) and further Grade 12 U or M credits. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5
- PTE Academic no band below 4.5)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts showing the Grade 12 prerequisites and any post-secondary transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,586 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology and Design |
| Department | Department of Interior Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,586 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5, PTE Academic no band below 4.5), Cambridge PTE Academic 59, Duolingo Cambridge 176. A portfolio is required.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

