What is a Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)?
A Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) teaches you practical design skills and essential theory to help you respond to contemporary living challenges. You will graduate with a strong foundation of design best practice, prepared to embark on a creative career as an interior designer.
Learning outcomes
- Create future-ready living solutions that embrace new technologies.
- Work with 3D-modelling software to design residential environments.
- Explore the impact of joinery, materiality and finishes to meet client needs.
- Develop construction documentation to industry standards for the future of home design.
Vogue Australia partnership
We’ve partnered with industry leaders including Vogue Australia, to offer you internship, mentoring and scholarship opportunities.
DIA-recognised course
This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.
Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence
You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us.
This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd T/A Billy Blue College of Design.
*For more details on international student study options.

Career opportunities
In this course, you will engage with the diverse theoretical and practical elements of designing residential interiors. With this broad-ranging perspective, you will graduate with the skills and social awareness that will be invaluable as you start your career in one of many exciting and challenging roles available in interior design practices, architectural studios or property developers.
Potential career paths
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Interior Designer
Average salary: $73,000 - $86,000 -
Virtual Environment Designer
Average salary: $75,000 - $130,000 -
Residential Designer
Average salary: $78,000 - $109,000 -
Property Stylist
Average salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Subjects and units
This course comprises of 15 core subjects, eight specialisation subjects and one elective subject. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours self-directed study.
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Electives
Requirements
Core subjects
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Design Context | DCX101
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Design Drawing | DDW100
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Interior Design Practice | BID104A
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Design Studio 1 | DSO102
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History of Interior Design and Decoration | DHI100
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Construction and CAD | DCC100
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Joinery and Finishes | DJF100
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Design Studio 2 | DSO103
Requirements
Core subjects
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Computer 3D Modelling | BID200
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Design Studio 3 | DSO201
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Problem Based Learning Studio | PBL202
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Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver | DDD203
Specialisation subjects
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Environment Design 2 (Residential) | IDR202A
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Scheduling Interiors 2 (Residential) | IDR205A
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Theories of Space and Place 2 | IDR206A
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Systems and Documentation 2 (Residential) | IDR207A
Requirements
Core subjects
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Social Enterprise | SEN301
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Work Integrated Learning | WIL302
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Portfolio and Industry Experience | BID302A
Specialisation subjects
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Systems and Documentation 3 (Residential) | IDR303A
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Emerging Design Technologies (Residential) | IDR301A
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Environment Design 3 (Residential) | IDR302A
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Systems and Documentation 4 Residential | IDR304A
Requirements
Elective subjects
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Interaction Design | DIG103A
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Product Knowledge | DPK100
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Message, Meaning, Media | CDC200A
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Fashion and Social Media | FA204A
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Design Research | IDC201A
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Environment Design 3 (Commercial) | IDC208A
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Emerging Design Technologies (Commercial) | IDC206A
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Life through a lens | CIM200A
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Systems and Documentation 2 (Commercial) | IDC302A
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Scheduling Interiors 2 (Commercial) | IDC303A
Technology
Learn with industry standard technologies


International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements until 30 June 2023 only. For more information, visit Study in Australia.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.
Industry partners and work placements
Complete an industry brief or internship
Engage with industry throughout your course as you complete an industry brief or internship, gaining valuable work experience in your dream field.


Entry details
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Domestic
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International
Fees
Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.
FEE-HELP
Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.
Scholarships
If you are truly passionate about Design and Creative Technology, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of Design and Creative Technology scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the Design and Creative Technology industry:Admission criteria
Before you begin your course application, check that you meet at least one of the requirements listed below.
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent
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Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above
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Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification
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Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.Fees
Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.
Fee payment
Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.
Scholarships
We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.Admission criteria
Before you begin your course application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements below.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.How to apply

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Frequently asked questions
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What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?
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What if I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?
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Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
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Can I get course credit for previous experience?
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What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
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How do I apply for a scholarship?
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