Overview

The Bachelor of Design Arts with a major in Interior Design empowers you to envision and create spaces that go beyond aesthetics — designing with genuine consciousness for the environment, human well-being, ergonomics, and cultural diversity. From residential homes to hospitality venues and corporate environments, you'll learn to forge the connections between people and the spaces they inhabit.
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Duration
2 years (6 trimesters, 1152 hours)
Schedule
Full-Time *
Language of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts June 1, 2026
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Course

Great interior design is never just about how a space looks — it's about how it works, how it feels, and who it's for. This major develops your ability to think spatially, design responsibly, and bring considered, original interior environments to life across a range of real-world contexts.

Learning is structured around the Design Laboratory — a studio-based environment where you apply research, technical skill, and creative thinking to develop original work within your specialisation. Every trimester opens with a combined theoretical lecture shared across all four disciplines, before transitioning into discipline-specific studio practice where academic mentors guide you through lectures, tutorials, technical demonstrations, and self-directed studio time.

Across six trimesters — Exploration, Foundation, Issues, Global, Industry, and Capstone — you'll move from developing your spatial design identity through to producing sophisticated, commercially responsive interior solutions. You'll engage with real industry briefs, collaborate on global projects with LCI campuses internationally, and complete a professional placement inside a real design practice or creative organisation.

Throughout the course, you'll develop technical proficiency in industry-standard tools including SketchUp and AutoCAD, alongside a deep understanding of materials, finishes, spatial planning, sustainable design practice, and client communication.

Opportunities

Purpose-built facilities and equipment

Students have access to specialist resources designed to support interior design practice, including a swatch and materials library, drafting tables, and furniture and fixture catalogues. You'll work hands-on with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology — exploring different materials, spatial configurations, and design approaches throughout your studies.

Upcoming Sessions

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Jun 1, 2026

Full-time - Daytime

On campus, CollingwoodApply now
Sep 14, 2026

Full-time - Daytime

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Feb 8, 2027

Full-time - Daytime

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May 31, 2027

Full-time - Daytime

On campus, CollingwoodApply now

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic Applicants

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification*
    • An Admissions Consultation
    • Must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of the degree

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

  • 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
    • Must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of the degree

    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)

    *Please contact us to discuss Year 12 equivalency options.

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.

Inspiring stories

Empower your ambition with our students' success stories. Unlock a career that lives up to your aspirations.

Our learners and graduates have successful journeys! Get inspired and learn how their academic paths have enabled them to thrive in their dream fields.
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Keeping my options open.
How I'm navigating having multiple creative interests and following my passion by Chloe McHugh.
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From LCI Istanbul to LCI Melbourne
Having an open mind and gaining new perspectives by Jun Evrim.

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