Overview

If you've always been drawn to the way spaces make people feel — and you want to turn that instinct into a career — the Online Diploma of Interior Design gives you the practical skills and design foundation to do exactly that. Over one year, you'll explore spatial design, materials, technical communication, and sustainable design principles, guided by mentors who are active in the industry.
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About the Course

This diploma is built around the belief that great interior design is both thoughtful and purposeful. You'll move through three trimesters — Identity, Empowerment, and Innovation — each one building your confidence and capability as a designer, from understanding foundational principles right through to developing client-ready design solutions.

You'll learn through hands-on studio work, industry-informed briefs, and applied projects that reflect the real demands of residential, commercial, and hospitality design environments. Online students access the same depth of learning as those on campus — through virtual studios, live sessions, and flexible asynchronous activities — with optional access to LCI Melbourne's Collingwood facilities for those who want to use them.

Complete the diploma and you'll be eligible to apply for credit towards LCI Melbourne's Bachelor of Design Arts, with a clear pathway to further specialisation in Interior Design.

Opportunities

Getting a job is at the heart of the LCI Melbourne experience. Alongside your studies, you'll have genuine opportunities to build your professional network and your portfolio through industry projects, student exhibitions, and VIP events — the kind of real-world experience that makes a difference when you're ready to enter the workforce.

Upcoming Sessions

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Jun 1, 2026

Full-time - Evening

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Sep 14, 2026

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Feb 8, 2027

Full-time - Evening

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May 31, 2027

Full-time - Evening

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Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic Applicants

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification*
    • Participation in an Admissions Consultation

    ATAR scores are not considered as part of the admissions process. Applicants who have completed an unscored VCE (or equivalent) are eligible for entry.

    Students must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of their course.

  • International Applicants

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification*
    • Participation in an Admissions Consultation
    • Proof of English language proficiency

    English language proficiency is assessed against an IELTS Academic benchmark. Applicants must achieve:

    • An overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5

    Equivalent English language test results may be accepted in place of IELTS, including:

    • TOEFL
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
    • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)

    Students must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of their course.

    *Please contact us to discuss Year 12 equivalency options.

List of Units

Trimester One: Identity

  • Interior Design Studio 1 (STID1)
  • Design History & Culture (AXC111)
  • Design Fundamentals (COM111)

Trimester Two: Empowerment

  • Interior Design Studio 2 (STID2)
  • Social Trend Forecasting (AXC121)
  • Digital Communication (COM222)

Trimester Three: Innovation

  • Interior Design Studio 3 (STID3)
  • Future Context (CXT333)
  • Creative Practice (COM333)

Tuition & Aid

LCI Melbourne is an Australian–Government accredited Institute Of Higher Education providing Australian Domestic students with access to FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay tuition fees.

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