Program Overview

Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

The Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) is a four-year full-time or eight-year part-time course that provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of life and experience of occupants through design.

Course Overview

This course is designed to produce graduates who are skilled in the design of interior environments, with a strong focus on the user experience, sustainability, and social responsibility. Students will learn about design process, theory, and technology, including 2D and 3D digital drafting, and will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects with industry partners.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this course may work as interior designers, set designers, space planners, or spatial designers, and may find employment in a variety of fields, including residential and commercial design, theatre and event design, and exhibition design.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, students must have a minimum ATAR/selection rank of 70.00. Students who have completed a certificate IV, diploma, or higher qualification may also be eligible for admission.

Course Structure

The course consists of 384 credit points, including 192 credit points of core units, 96 credit points of discipline units, and 96 credit points of elective units. Students will also complete a 15-day (100-hour) work placement as part of their Work Integrated Learning core unit.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for this course are $43,300 per year full-time (96 credit points) for international students, and $10,400 per year full-time (96 credit points) for Commonwealth-supported students.

Scholarships

QUT offers a range of scholarships to support students, including the Equity Scholarships Scheme, the International Merit Scholarship, and the International Talent Scholarship.

Research Areas

QUT has a strong research focus, with research areas including architecture, built environment, business, communication, creative industries, education, engineering, health, information technology, justice, languages, law, mathematics, science, and teaching.

Facilities

QUT has a range of facilities to support student learning, including design studios, fabrication workshops, and computer labs.

Student Profile

The student profile for this course includes students from a range of backgrounds, including recent school leavers, students with vocational education and training (VET) qualifications, students with higher education qualifications, and students with work and life experience.

English Language Requirements

International students must meet the English language requirements for this course, which include an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each subtest.

Double Degrees

QUT offers a range of double degrees that combine the Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) with other degrees, including the Bachelor of Architectural Design, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), and Bachelor of Property Economics.

Pathway Options

Students who do not meet the admission requirements for this course may be able to access pathway options, including the Diploma in Architectural Studies and the Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) with a diploma.

Online Courses

QUT offers a range of online courses, including the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Master of Project Management, which may be of interest to students who are unable to study on campus.

Campus Locations

QUT has two campus locations, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, which offer a range of facilities and services to support student learning.

Student Services

QUT offers a range of student services, including academic support, career advice, and counseling, to support students throughout their studies.

Alumni

QUT has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a range of fields, including architecture, built environment, business, communication, creative industries, education, engineering, health, information technology, justice, languages, law, mathematics, science, and teaching.