Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Arts and humanities
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration gives you a foundation in the technical skills, industry knowledge and design processes that shape the spaces where we live, work and play. Guided by industry professionals, this diploma sets you up for further study or to jump straight into a dynamic career. Throughout the course, you’ll explore design processes, materials and finishes, honing your skills in both residential and commercial design. This course offers practical experience working on l
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Diploma
- AQF 5
- Campus
- Surry Hills
- NSW · +7 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 092484B
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Course overview
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration gives you a foundation in the technical skills, industry knowledge and design processes that shape the spaces where we live, work and play. Guided by industry professionals, this diploma sets you up for further study or to jump straight into a dynamic career. Throughout the course, you’ll explore design processes, materials and finishes, honing your skills in both residential and commercial design. This course offers practical experience working on live briefs, tackling real-world sustainability challenges and learning how to design for a range of clients. Get hands-on with design projects that push your limits, and every piece of work you create during this interior design diploma will pump up your professional portfolio – helping you land a career in this exciting, always evolving creative industry.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 5.5L 5 · R 5 · W 5 · S 5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent OR Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above OR Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent OR Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment. 2. Domestic Students: Year 12 certificate (or equivalent) or higher qualification; Completion of a Design subject as part of Year 12 studies OR Submission of three examples of creative work demonstrating design skills to support learning at Diploma level. CREATIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Students not meeting the Academic Entry Requirements may demonstrate their ability to undertake study at this level by: Having prior industry / work experience, and / or completed or partially completed subjects or courses of a degree, associate degree or diploma from an accredited institution OR Submission of three examples of creative work plus a supporting 300 word personal statement. International Students: Please contact a Torrens University Course & Careers Advisor on 1300 575 803
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | 1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Brisbane - Bowen Terrace Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | $25,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Sydney - Surry Hills Campus | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Brisbane - Bowen Terrace Campus
90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, 4006, Brisbane, QLD
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Sydney - Surry Hills Campus
17-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Surry Hills, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Diploma of Interior Design and Decorationtorrens.edu.au
- Torrens University Australiatorrens.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of BusinessOfficial source
- Torrens University Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of Information TechnologyOfficial source
- Torrens University International Application RequirementsOfficial source