The Bachelor of Interior Design – Commercial or Residential course at Torrens University Australia provides students with industry-recognised qualifications and internship opportunities.

This course offers an opportunity to study a Bachelor of Interior Design that specialises in commercial or residential projects.

In this course, students who choose to focus on commercial design will learn to design for the constantly evolving commercial environment, whether that be retail, restaurants, workspaces – you name it.

Students who opt for residential design modules in this course will be designing the latest homes or apartments in residential skyscrapers.

Regardless of which you choose, our Bachelor of Interior Design courses address the key aspects in creating effective and sustainable spatial interior environments.

You will master technical documentation, contract management, professional design practice and visualising solutions to bring your ideas to life.

In doing so, you will gain expertise in all the latest industry-standard software from SketchUp Pro and AutoCAD to 3ds Max and Revit.

Plus, you will have an opportunity to complete 120 hours of practical experience through internships and live briefs, allowing you the invaluable chance to put your learnings to the test on real-world projects and begin formulating your portfolio of work.

Both courses are recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, ensuring you graduate with a qualification that is recognised by industry.

School: Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia
Course: Bachelor of Interior Design Commercial or Residential
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Australia – Sydney (commercial and residential programmes), Melbourne and Brisbane (residential programme only) and online (commercial and residential programmes)
Course dates: three years full time, part time options available
Application deadline: Three main intakes available per year, check website for details

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What will I learn during this course?

– Design, develop and document interiors projects
– Master 3D-modelling software
– Explore the importance of environmentally sustainable practice
– Graduate with work experience and a professional portfolio

What are the requirements?

– Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent, or prior tertiary study or work and life experience

What facilities and resources are available?

– State-of-the-art campus facilities with computer labs, studio spaces and more
– Free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
– Dedicated interiors software workshops
– Small class sizes, studio-simulated classrooms for more one-to-one tutor engagement

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

95 per cent of Billy Blue interior design graduates are employed within 12 months of graduating (Kantar 2024). Upon graduation, you would be equipped to enter a variety of roles including: commercial interior designer, residential interior designer, retail designer and residential designer.

Who teaches this course?

– Dr Scott Skipworth, programme director, built environment
– Melissa O'Brien, senior learning facilitator, course coordinator
– Daniel Staebe, senior learning facilitator, course coordinator

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