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Diploma of Interior Design

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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

  • Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
  • Typically with a minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification
  • Some advanced diplomas require a related RMIT diploma or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Cambridge 162

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,875 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Vocational Education
DepartmentDepartment of Creative Arts and Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    10 Feb 2027

    88 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.