Interior Design At Collarts - Bachelor Degree & Diploma

STUDY INTERIOR DESIGN

If you dream of a career as a Residential or Commercial Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Kitchen and Bathroom Designer or Rendering Specialist, this course is for you.

The Interior Design course is perfect for students wanting to work in the interior design industry in spatial design, creative management, communication and business.

Students can study online, on campus or mixed, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities, where you will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working within major brands, design studios and architectural firms. You will undertake fundamental units such as design history, creative theory, material exploration, entrepreneurship and digital integration.

Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in real-world business experiences, gaining access to industry connections through internships and placements.

Students will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of the interior design industry, both in Australia and internationally.

OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES

→ Acquire an in-depth understanding of design culture, creative theory and history

→ Learn and apply practical skills in creative interior design and conceptualisation

→ Gain hands-on experience in design technologies, events and installations

→ Work on industry projects with interior designers and brand leaders

→ Gain knowledge and experience in interior design practices and entrepreneurship

→ Develop an industry-relevant portfolio of creative projects

→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees)

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT INTERIOR DESIGN

ALECIA MOSTERT IS FRONT AND CENTRE AT DENFAIR

When Alecia Mostert moved to Melbourne, she didn’t expect to make connections so quickly. In her first year of study, she and her classmates had the exclusive opportunity to design and collaborate with industry leaders, DENFAIR. Here's how her work became front and centre.

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LEARNING COLOUR MIXING MAGIC WITH SCANLAN & MAKERS

Look at the wall in front of you: is it dark or bright? Textured or flat? A coloursmith could have been the one who decided what that wall in your room looks like. Clare Scanlan from Scanlan & Makers is someone who does exactly that, mixing colours and painting walls to create the perfect base to decorate. Here's what happened when she invited our Interior Design students to her Collingwood studio.

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WHAT IT'S LIKE TO STYLE A FESTIVAL GREEN ROOM

When it comes to interior design and styling, there's nothing more thrilling than bringing a space to life. For Interior Design student Jacinta Ashby, her hunger for industry experience led her to pitch a concept to Peel Street Festival: she would style their two artist green rooms, and hone her skills along the way.

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HOW THIS INTERIOR GRADUATE LANDED A DREAM JOB WITH STYLIST SIMONE HAAG

While studying interior design at Collarts in 2015, Sarah Shinners saw that Simone Haag was doing a talk at Modern Times. She went along and knew immediately that she wanted to be a part of Simone’s world. Fast forward three years and Sarah is kicking career goals as Simone Haag’s Design Manager. Sarah says her success is due to hard work, passion, and always saying "yes."

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INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

"The best thing about studying at Collarts is that there is never a limit. Paired with the industry experience and awesome lecturers, I just feel like Collarts is right for me."

JACINTA ASHBY

Interior Design Student

"I want to inspire students to think globally. I want to equip them with the skills and ability to work on projects locally and remotely, while addressing real issues, obstacles, and challenges regardless of time zones."

BRUNO DUVAL

Head of Interior Design

"When I was looking at my options, Collarts’ practical approach was exactly what I was looking for. Collarts is so industry-focused, and I wanted my degree to be a stepping stone for a job in the future."

ALECIA MOSTERT

Interior Design Student

Student colour mixing and painting at workshop

BACHELOR

BACHELOR OF ARTS (INTERIOR DESIGN)

The Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design) course is perfect for people wanting to work in the interior design industry in spatial design, creative management, communication, and business.

The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL