Interior Design Course
Bachelor of Design Arts - Major in Interior Design
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Overview
About Our Business Management Course
Our Interior Design Course delivers a structured Interior Design curriculum supported by sustained industry experience. This integration aligns your training with current professional standards.
Through project-based learning, you conceptualise, design, and deliver functional interiors that integrate environmental responsibility, ergonomics (human-centered comfort and usability), and cultural diversity to address real human needs in professional practice.
As a result, the course extends your capability across residential, hospitality, corporate, and global markets through applied spatial planning and material selection, and reflective studies of real-world design challenges, preparing you to graduate as confident design professionals
Note: You need to apply for the Bachelor of Design Arts. Whether you are just beginning or have prior experience, this structure allows you to gain hands-on, practical skills and knowledge.
CRICOS Course Code: 058836K
Opportunities
Purpose-built facilities and equipment
Explore different materials, patterns, and designs to effectively harness cutting-edge tools to craft and enhance your creative endeavours.
Acquire practical skills through hands-on learning experiences with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology.
Getting a job is integral to the LCI Melbourne experience.
Professional Practice units follow a unique educational model combining work opportunities and industry-aligned curriculum.
Participate in:
- Industry projects
- Exhibitions
- VIP events
Gain sought-after experience while you study in a university-level program.
Upcoming Sessions
| Start date | Schedule | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Full-time - Daytime | On campus, Collingwood | Apply now |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Full-time - Daytime | On campus, Collingwood | Apply now |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Full-time - Daytime | On campus, Collingwood | Apply now |
| May 31, 2027 | Full-time - Daytime | On campus, Collingwood | Apply now |
Admissions Criteria
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Domestic Applicants
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12, or an equivalent certificate as defined under minimum academic entry requirements.
- An Admission Consultation
ATAR scores are not used in the consideration of your application. Unscored VCE (or equivalent) is accepted for entry.
Students must be 18+ years of age at commencement of course.
Find out more about new exemptions for Year 12 applicants via VTAC
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International Applicants
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12, or one of the equivalent qualifications as defined under minimum academic entry requirements;
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no skills band lower than 5.5 or equivalent like TOEFL, Pearson Test of English or CAE);
- An Admission Consultation.
- A current Student visa to study in Australia. Australian visas are issued by the Department of Home Affairs;
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Students must be 18+ years of age at commencement of course.
List of Units
Design Laboratories (Major in Interior Design)
The core of the degree — studio-based labs progressing through Exploration, Foundation, Issues, Global, Industry, and Capstone themes, culminating in a capstone exhibition of advanced work.
- Design Laboratory: Exploration (LABI101)
- Design Laboratory: Foundation (LABI102)
- Design Laboratory: Issues (LABI103)
- Design Sub Major or Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (ENT01)
- Design Laboratory: Global (LABFI04)
- Design Laboratory: Industry (LABI205)
- Design Laboratory: Capstone (LABI206)
Exploration Units
Foundation workshop-based study expanding core design and art knowledge across all disciplines.
- Future Forward Design (ACC111)
- Elective: Brand Strategy (ELE001)
- Elective: Design & Wellbeing (ELE002)
- Elective: Project Management (BUS08)
- Elective: Design Thinking for Business (BUS01)
Contextual Units
Exploring the historical, cultural, and contemporary forces shaping design, communication, and digital practice.
- Design, History & Culture (AXC111)
- Social Trend Forecasting (AXC121)
- Global Design Culture (AXE241)
Professional Practice Units
Real insight from practising creatives, combined with business and communication skills for a sustainable career.
- Design Fundamentals (COM111)
- Digital Communication (COM222)
- Business Principles (ACC241)
- Professional Practice & Systems (BPC351)
- Professional Placement (APE241)
- Professional Communication (BCC351)
- Personal & Professional Practice (BPC361)
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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