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 reflection, utilising innovative and creative technologies and analysis.
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Initiate and lead innovative change using creativity, analytical skills and the 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 synthesise 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 audiences and settings using verbal and visual, analogue and digital 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

Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component168 Units of Credit:
Free Electives12 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

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Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

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Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Students are able to go on exchange to one of UNSW's exchange partners and undertake internship opportunities such as the FADA6700 ADA Professional Placement course.

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition

The UNSW degree of Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA - the professional body representing Interior Architecture/Interior Design in Australia) and the International Federation of Interior Architects (IFI). Students enrolled in the program are eligible to apply for Student membership of the DIA and Associate membership upon graduation. Full membership requires two years of approved professional experience after graduation. The BIA program at UNSW is also a member of IDEA (Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators Association) representing all 4 year university degree programs in the discipline in the region.

Career Opportunities

Interior Architect in architecture and design practices, self-employed consultants, Corporate Interior Designers specialising in multi-storey residential, retail, hospitality, medical, hotel or exhibition design.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Additional Information

Further Information

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Program Fees

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