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Interior Architecture
Bachelor of Arts (Interior Architecture) - BA(Curtin) - 153799
Humanities
Curtin offers the only professional course in Interior Architecture in Western Australia; a diverse and innovative program that qualifies you to practice as professional interior designer when you graduate.
Interior Designers undertake the planning, spatial design, construction documentation and contract administration of a vast range of building interiors such as:
- public spaces
- offices
- commercial and retail buildings
- residential developments.
They also coordinate a diverse range of complex interiors for the hospitality, entertainment and health care industries as well as the restoration and conservation of the interiors of historic buildings.
What the course involves
This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need in all design aspects, as well as a technical knowledge of interior construction, equipment and building systems.
You will develop high-level communication and administration skills and will graduate with at least 40 days of industry experience.
You may choose to specialise on areas such as:
- colour
- lighting
- furniture
- vehicle interiors
- exhibition design
- heritage and adaptive reuse
- research
- academia.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
Interior designers find employment as independent interior design consultants, within interior design practices, as facility managers for large corporations, within architectural firms or, in some instances, working for organisations specialising in specific areas such as lighting design or furniture design and in design education.
Why Interior Architecture?
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- You are taught by award-winning staff with industry and teaching experience.
- You can exhibit your work overseas
- This degree is recognised internationally
- Curtin has strong links with industry bodies and professional organisations. Many of our staff are actively engaged in industry research.
- Curtin is the only university in Western Australia to offer this course.
Professional recognition
Curtin’s Interior Architecture degree is recognised by the International Federation of Interior Designers/Architects, and the Design Institute of Australia (DIA). Students are encouraged to become student members of the DIA, which enables them to attend public design forums, guest lectures and weekend conferences at discounted rates.
The DIA admits graduates as full associate members once they start professional practice. Full associate membership may be awarded after they submit a professional portfolio of work.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
How this course will make you industry ready
You will be given the option to go on an international study tour and regularly exhibit your work. You will also complete at least 40 days' work experience in the industry before graduation.
Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 800
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential WACE courses:
At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B
Other requirements:
If you are not a current school leaver, or are switching course, you are required to submit a portfolio and attend an interview. Please see Humanities' portfolio requirements for details.
TAFE requirements:
Those who have completed an Advanced Diploma of Interior Design at Central TAFE may receive recognition of prior learning equivalent to one year. These applicants will need to submit a portfolio and attend an interview. Please see Humanities' portfolio requirements for details.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
4 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2013 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks - visit other fees and charges for more information.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2013 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| N/A | paper based |
| 90 | Internet based (22 in each section) |
| N/A | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| TER (including TEE/SACE/HSC/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/Pakistan | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Course prerequisites
No folio is required for entry into first year. Recognition of Prior Learning is based on a folio, supplied on disc and a record of previous study to be submitted with the International application to Curtin.Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
4 years full-time
Fees for 2013:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $13,350 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $27,100 |
| Total indicative course fee | $118,300 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
2014 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| N/A | paper based |
| 90 | Internet based (22 in each section) |
| N/A | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| TER (including TEE/SACE/HSC/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/Pakistan | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Course prerequisites
No folio is required for entry into first year. Recognition of Prior Learning is based on a folio, supplied on disc and a record of previous study to be submitted with the International application to Curtin.Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
4 years full-time
Fees for 2014:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $14,050 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $29,900 |
| Total indicative course fee | $124,500 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
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This page was last updated on 14 February 2011
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