Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)

The Bachelor of Interior Design (residential) engages you with diverse theoretical and practical elements of designing residential interiors. You will discover the impact the selection of materials, lighting, joinery and furniture can have on your design, and explore technologies such as artificial intelligence and interactive audio-visual systems.

This course teaches you environmentally sustainable practices while you investigate the finer details of interior design, such as fittings and fabrics, as well as societal issues which include our aging population, homelessness, evolving gender roles and the definition of family. From a practical point of view, you will make residential environments a reality through documentation, contract management, professional design practice and cross-disciplinary interaction.

Learning outcomes:

• Create future-ready living solutions that embrace new technologies.
• Work with 3D-modelling software to design residential environments.
• Explore the impact of joinery, materiality and finishes to meet client needs.
• Develop construction documentation to industry standards for the future of home design.

Note: This course is also available at our Brisbane and Melbourne campuses. Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.

Areas of study

Design context, design studio 1&2, ideas and innovation in design, interior design practice, modelling for spatial projects, spatial environment design, systems and documentation.

Career opportunities

Interior designer, residential design consultant, property stylist, innovative home technology consultant, virtual environment designer, housing solutions strategist.

Practical experience

The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.

Work placement hours: Approximately 90 hours

Fees and charges

Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.

Admission criteria

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with recent secondary education

ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with higher education study

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the course search on the UAC website or the My UAC app regularly throughout the 2019–20 admissions period.

Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses typically cost you more than equivalent Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses – read about University course costs.

Admission criteria
If no admission criteria is specified, refer to the general admission criteria.

Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane campuses
Many of the courses below are also offered at other campuses throughout Australia. Visit the Torrens University website for details on how to apply.