Interior design courses
Want to design the inside of homes, shops and offices? Every course in this field is a degree, and they mix studio work with the practical side of real projects. Here's what the study leads to and what the job is like.
- Quickest way to start
- 3 years
- Bachelor degree, typical full time length
- What the jobs pay
- $98,800
- median pay across 1 job, some estimated
Which course do you need?
None of these jobs needs a set qualification, but these courses teach what employers look for.

Bachelor of Interior Design
Design interiors for homes and businesses
Design the inside of homes, shops, offices and public buildings, working out layouts, materials and finishes.
A job it helps withProduction Designer
Median pay$98,800 (estimate)
Helps, not required. Employers hire on skills and experience as well as study.
- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years full time
- How you'll study
- On campus
Other university courses
- Bachelor of Interior Architecture4 years. A degree focused on the structures that shape interiors, leading towards commercial interiors, exhibitions and reusing older buildings.
- Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture)3 years. A shorter degree that introduces interior design and digital presentation, for people aiming at work in the field.
Jobs this study can help with
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, not a starting salary.
“In demand” means the job is on the national skills shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure. Check the course and provider are approved for the work you want, as rules differ by state.
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