Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course is designed for aspiring interior architects with a passion for redefining spaces and a curiosity about international design perspectives. Choose this course to develop a nuanced understanding of how people experience spaces, with a special focus on performative space, and to gain a competitive edge through international studies, including language and cultural immersion.What sets this course apart is its blend of critical thinking, creativity, and digital technology skills, alongside a deep dive into international design contexts. Youll learn to challenge conventional design boundaries and to innovate within the expansive field of interior architecture.You will acquire a robust set of skills, including spatial intelligence, design excellence, and the ability to integrate research into practice. The course fosters a reflective approach to design, encouraging you to develop a unique and research-backed design philosophy.Learning will be dynamic, combining practice-oriented projects with research integration. Youll engage with cutting-edge technologies and form connections with creative professionals, preparing you for a future in various design roles.
Structure
The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. There are generally up to 20 contact hours a week. Lectures and studios are on campus during session. Sessions focus on design studios that incorporate advanced communication and technology skills with innovative design thinking and practice. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major Students must complete 240 credit points comprising 120 credit points of core subjects, 24 credit points of electives and 96 credit points of international studies subjects.
Subjects
- 86004: Design Studio: Foundations in Interior Architecture: 86005: Design Studio: Inhabitations: 86008: Communication and Construction: Representation: 86009: Communication and Construction: Generative Methods: 86529: Design Studio: Scenographic Spaces: 86113: Communication and Construction: Technologies: 86114: Communication and Construction: Material Futures: 86221: Communication and Construction: Interior Technologies: 86222: Communication and Construction: Synthesis: 86223: Design Studio: Interior Architecture Major Project: 86006: History and Theory 1: 86007: History and Theory 2: 86530: Design Studio: Knowledge Spaces: 86533: Design Studio: Spatial Agency
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre. Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building and for the Bachelor of International Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank. Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty
Recognition
Career options include commercial and residential interior design, interactive and responsive environment design, museum and exhibition design, production design for film and television, theatre and performance design, and visual and spatial branding. Career options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers
Further information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on: Telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222
