- This course is VET Student Loan approved for domestic students.
Course Overview
The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design is an exciting, immersive qualification focusing on residential and commercial interiors and design management.
During this course, you’ll develop a strategic and critically engaged approach to interior design thinking as well as advanced skills in visual communication, research and documentation. Our real-world briefs are exciting and complex enabling you to establish your own individual style and process.
You’ll graduate as a big picture thinker with the practical skills and industry connections to thrive in an interior design/architecture firm or in your own business. For those with a passion for interior architecture we provide a flexible pathway to university and have partnered with UNSW Sydney to offer graduates the opportunity to apply for advanced standing into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons).
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Residential & Commercial Interior Designer in an interior design or architecture firm
- Project Manager
- Interior Stylist
- Colour Consultant
- Real Estate Staging Consultant
- Revit, CAD and SketchUp Draftsperson
- Interiors Consultant for product, furniture and lighting suppliers/ retail store
- Entrepreneur in your own business
- 3D Visualiser
What You'll Learn
The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design provides you with a comprehensive education beginning with a foundation in residential design. You’ll then develop creative solutions for medium and large scale commercial interiors including retail, hospitality, workspace, hotels and institutional design (aged care, education or retirement living).
This course is delivered by practising Interior Designers and Architects from a range of specialist fields who will challenge your ideas and share their industry experience.
You’ll work on real client briefs, involving complex spatial organisation, innovative materiality and experiential design. You’ll master the latest software enabling you to communicate your designs to an exceptionally high industry standard and then learn to present those ideas, and yourself, with confidence and polish.
We focus on creativity and conceptual development as well as the essential design administration and management skills you’ll need to self-manage projects and meet professional deadlines.
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- New South Wales
- Sydney
Delivery
On-Campus Day
- 2 days per week for the first 18 months then 3 days per week for 6 months – total of 24 months
- Mon/Tues for 18 months then Wed, Thurs & Fri for 6 months
- 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Intakes in January or July
On-Campus Day – Fast Track
- 3 days per week – 18 months
- Wed, Thurs & Fri
- 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Intakes in January or July
Entry Requirements
Domestic Student Entry Requirements
To enrol into the Advanced Diploma of Interior Design we suggest you join us for an Info Session or Open Day to learn more about the school and the content covered. You can then book an informal interview with our Course Advisor to ensure the course is a good fit.
You’ll need to bring a one-page motivational statement to your interview (tell us about yourself, your passion for interiors and why you want to study at Sydney Design School). We’d ideally like you to show us a portfolio of creative work – drawings, photography or design projects you have worked on but this is optional.
All Advanced Diploma students will need a laptop computer that can be brought to class and used at home. We recommend students use a PC as this computer is compatible with all software used in the course.
If you choose to use a MAC you will be using a different interface for AutoCAD and SketchUp and will need to purchase and install Windows to run Revit. Your computer will need a dedicated graphics card.
Testimonials
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"Sydney Design School does an amazing job of combining creativity with technical skills. The results are standout, concept-driven designs, which lead you to places you never thought imaginable as a designer."Darren ScottAdvanced Diploma of Interior Design
Pathways
- Sydney Design School and UNSW Sydney have partnered to offer graduates of the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Interior Design the opportunity to apply for direct entry into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons) at UNSW Sydney saving them 12 months and 18 months of study respectively.
- You can commence the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons) in February (T1) or September (T3).
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About Sydney Design School
Sydney Design School is Australia’s award-winning interior design school. We’re passionate about providing cutting-edge, industry-focused education and a personal, inspiring experience. Whether you’re a renovator, a school leaver or a career changer, we can give you the real-world skills and confidence to pursue an exciting future in interiors.
Our School is boutique, it’s about community, professional mentoring and creativity. From the moment you arrive, you are treated like a member of a real design studio — learning your craft from practising Interior Designers, Architects and Artists.
Our graduates are sought after by the industry and benefit from our extensive connections with firms and studios of all sizes. With the support of our in-house Career Coach over 90% of job-seeking students are working in the industry within 6 months of graduating.
- No ATAR required, no exams
- Our Diploma courses are VET Student Loan approved
- Flexible study in the day, evening or online
- January and July intakes on campus in St Leonards, Sydney
- Start anytime online with our partner Interior Design Online
Discover our accredited career courses in interior design and decoration today. Join us for an Info Session or chat with our friendly Course Advisors to find out more.
Sydney Design School is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #91446)