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Overview

Interior Architecture at UNSW is positioned as a research-led creative practice which focuses on the design and agency of the inhabited interiors of the built environment, from the scale of the room to the scale of the city, from permanent to temporary spaces. Our agenda is to imagine, debate and … For more content click the Read More button below. Through a focus on material and spatial assembly, agency and affect, we foster an agile and critical approach to design enquiry, underpinned by an informed appreciation of the environmental, cultural and historic contexts of interior architecture and design. We value an expansive approach in the speculation and projection of the contemporary interior, underpinned by rigour and creative risk taking. Our goal is to produce industry leaders with the ethical, collaborative and creative skills that will allow them to effectively respond to the multi-disciplinary, global demands inherent in the reshaping of our future interiorscapes.

Learning Outcomes

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Interpret and communicate complex field specific information and ideas; providing critique and refection utilizing innovative and creative technologies and analysis.
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Initiate and lead innovative change using creatively, analytical skills and the effective development of new knowledge in the field of interior architecture.
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Employ collaborative and equitable team work practices and skills.
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Engage responsibly and sensitively with cultural, historical and interdisciplinary global contexts in the synthesis of ethical and sustainable design solutions.
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Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesis complex field specific knowledge and contexts in a reflective and independent manner using advanced theoretical and technical skills through a robust understanding of cultural diversity.
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Effectively communicate knowledge and ideas to a range of different audiences and settings using verbal, digital and visual representational techniques.
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Demonstrate adaptability and responsibility as a collaborative scholar who is capable of research-led design enquiry and ethical design practices.
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Program Structure
192 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 192 UOC as a standalone program.

Level 4 Core Courses

Built Environment Electives

Students must take 12 UOC of BE Elective courses offered by the Faculty; these are generally denoted by a BENV prefix. Electives from outside the faculty cannot be counted as BE Electives.

Free Electives

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

Level 2 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 48 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Level 3 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 96 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

Level 4 Maturity Requirements

Students must have completed 120 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
Students must complete all courses in each of the first 3 levels (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) in sequence prior to enrolment in Level 4.

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Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Program Fees

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