Program Overview

Undergraduate Program in Interior Design

The undergraduate program in Interior Design is one of the world's top interior design programs, recognized by AZURE magazine. It blends professional development with applied learning, delving into every detail of the interior environment with a focus on health, wellness, inclusion, and sustainability.

Program Overview

The program is offered in a full-time format, with options for a 4-year or 5-year co-op program. The degree earned is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Experiential learning opportunities include co-op, global learning, and a mandatory internship.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements include the Grades Plus program, which considers both academic and non-academic requirements.

Degree Pathway

As of 2024, the Interior Design undergraduate program has been updated to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Students admitted for the Fall 2024 term and onward will be awarded the BFA, while those admitted in Fall 2023 or earlier will receive a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) degree.

About Interior Design

The program prepares graduates for a career as an Interior Designer or in related design fields. Most graduates enter directly into their design career on graduation, although a growing number go on to graduate education in Interior Design or related fields.

The Program

The program is centered on the Interior Design Studios, a series of courses that involve the application and synthesis of all accumulated understanding and capabilities to develop competency in creative problem-solving. Courses in Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and the History and Theory of Design provide intellectual depth and breadth.

Program Goals

The program goals include:

• Preparing students for world-leading careers in interior design
• Developing deep and broad expertise in the design of the interior
• Developing strong skills in fundamental design, design communication, and design fabrication
• Developing a critical knowledge of the history and theory of interior design
• Grounding teaching and learning in principles of social justice, sustainability, and emerging methods and practices

Accreditation and Membership

The title "Interior Designer" is a protected title in Ontario, granted by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) to individuals who successfully meet the requirements for Registered Interior Designer status. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Student Achievement Data

• Student attrition and retention rates:
  • 94.7% of students admitted in the fall of 2023 returned in the fall of 2024
  • 79.0% of students admitted in the fall of 2022 returned in the fall of 2024
  • 82.0% of students admitted in the fall of 2021 returned in the fall of 2024
• Graduation rates: 76.9% of the 2017 cohort graduated by 2024
• Acceptance into graduate programs: 29% of graduates in 2024 applied for grad school, and 60% were accepted
• Job placement rates: approximately 88.4% of students who graduated in 2021 were employed in interior design or a related profession after two years

Career Pathways

Career pathways for graduates include:

• Interior Designer
• Museum Exhibit Designer
• Product Designer
• Production Designer
• Store Planner
• Style Director
• Sustainability Designer
• Visual Merchandiser

Employers

Employers of graduates include:

• Bullock & Wood Design
• Dialog
• FORREC
• Mason Studios
• Yabu Pushelberg