Diploma of Interior Design
University of Wollongong Malaysia
- Batu Kawan, Malaysia
- 2.67 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: 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/GCE O Level or UEC with 3 credits (Nursing 5 credits)
- Or a related certificate with CGPA 2.00. English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.5 by programme.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 4
- TOEFL iBT 30
- PTE Academic 36
- Cambridge 140
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photograph
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Create an applicant account on the official university website. Select the program and intended intake. Complete the online application and upload identity and qualification documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the required registration and visa-processing charges. Submit the mandatory portfolio at the stage specified in the admission instructions. Attend the mandatory admission interview or assessment when scheduled. Accept the offer and follow the student pass application process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM29,574 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Built Environment & Interior Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | For new eligible 2027 Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor entrants, the competitive UOW Malaysia Excellence Award can waive up to 100% of tuition for exceptional academics and leadership. High Achiever Scholarships offer MYR 3,000 to MYR 8,000 subject to academic criteria. Some other UOW awards are restricted to Malaysian citizens; international eligibility must be checked individually. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
For new eligible 2027 Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor entrants, the competitive UOW Malaysia Excellence Award can waive up to 100% of tuition for exceptional academics and leadership. High Achiever Scholarships offer MYR 3,000 to MYR 8,000 subject to academic criteria. Some other UOW awards are restricted to Malaysian citizens; international eligibility must be checked individually.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.67 years.
Tuition is RM29,574 MYR per year. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4, TOEFL iBT 30, PTE Academic 36, Cambridge 140. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
For new eligible 2027 Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor entrants, the competitive UOW Malaysia Excellence Award can waive up to 100% of tuition for exceptional academics and leadership. High Achiever Scholarships offer MYR 3,000 to MYR 8,000 subject to academic criteria. Some other UOW awards are restricted to Malaysian citizens; international eligibility must be checked individually.

