Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Name: Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)
Author: Queensland University of Technology

Award winning design graduate of the year

'QUT provided me with the theory, skills, and confidence to think more deeply about design. Through their extensive network of architecture and interior design professionals, I was encouraged to build valuable relationships and explore new opportunities. I was inspired by guest lectures, where notable industry leaders shared their expertise. Now, at COX Architecture, I am contributing to projects that positively transform the spaces we live in.'

Bek Germein
Graduate interior designer at COX Architecture
Winner of the QLD DIA Graduate of the Year Award (Place category)
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) graduate

Building connections

Our Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship aims to build greater representation of Indigenous perspectives in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and urban planning.
‘I want to take what it means to be Indigenous into a future career as an interior designer – hopefully, I can be a catalyst for other young Indigenous students interested in studying built environment.’

Jerome Wu
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design), Blaklash Scholarship recipient

Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship

Industry-ready portfolios

'Every interior design project has some element of the 'real world', centred around real locations, real clients, and real partners. Research, site visits and conversations with real people all contribute to your understanding of how good design really happens, and how you can contribute to projects in the most effective ways. This degree also teaches crucial communication and teamwork skills that are incredibly sought after.'

Claudia Cuttriss
Jane Pitman Interior Architecture Scholarship recipient, Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Real-world workshops

'The highlight of my study experience has been the opportunity to freely explore and push the boundaries of design with the use of QUT's state-of-the-art design and fabrication workshop. I had the opportunity to use a laser-cutting machine to create a full 3D model of an iconic Brisbane building with only the floor plans as a guide. The diversity of projects that I have completed at QUT has left me with a portfolio of interesting work that has greatly strengthened my interviews with industry professionals.'

Jack Barclay
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Industry connections

'QUT connected me with Populous through a paid internship. This enabled me to commence my undergraduate role as an intern and transition seamlessly into a full-time position with the company. Being connected with other emerging designers, and practicing architects and interior designers ensured the course was highly relevant to practice.'

Renae Buttsworth, Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)
Interior designer, Populous

Career development

'The very practical skills that I acquired from the design units enable me to bravely face design challenges and problems, not to mention all the devoted lecturers and tutors who helped me with my career development.'

Elena Zhang, Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
Interior designer, Ellivo Architects

On the job inspiration

'After graduating, I joined an amazing interior design team in Melbourne working on a luxury health and wellness hotel in Dubai. Even though this is my first role out of uni, I can communicate clearly and confidently with senior designers and project stakeholders. QUT provided me with the resilience and initiative to survive in the deep end of design and through new endeavours.'

Reya Palmer, Designer at Mitchell & Eades
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Award winning design graduate of the year

Bek Germein
Graduate interior designer at COX Architecture
Winner of the QLD DIA Graduate of the Year Award (Place category)
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) graduate

Building connections

Jerome Wu
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design), Blaklash Scholarship recipient

Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship

Industry-ready portfolios

Claudia Cuttriss
Jane Pitman Interior Architecture Scholarship recipient, Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Real-world workshops

Jack Barclay
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Industry connections

Renae Buttsworth, Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)
Interior designer, Populous

Career development

Elena Zhang, Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
Interior designer, Ellivo Architects

On the job inspiration

Reya Palmer, Designer at Mitchell & Eades
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Holistic design skills

'My favorite part of the course has been the capstone unit, a curriculum of three years of progressive learning. This unit has been instrumental in furnishing me with crucial design skills necessary for my journey as an interior designer. The dynamic studio environment fosters collaborative learning, which broadened my perspective and instilled in me a holistic and innovative approach to problem-solving.'

Xin Chai, China
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) student

Real-world workshops

Jack Barclay
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Career development

Elena Zhang, Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
Interior designer, Ellivo Architects

Industry connections

Renae Buttsworth, Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)
Interior designer, Populous

On the job inspiration

Reya Palmer, Designer at Mitchell & Eades
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)

Highlights

QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Our graduates are consistently recognised at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year awards.
Complete up to 100 hours of work placement in a real interior design practice.
In your Honours year, you’ll develop advanced skills integral to professional practice, such as how to communicate evidence-based findings to clients, colleagues, and collaborators, as well as project management skills, and managing your own design practice.
Complete an overseas study tour and experience a different culture while learning about international design trends.
QUT interior design graduates qualify for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Develop your skills in our advanced design studios and work closely with students in allied disciplines on exciting real-world projects with indsutry employers.

Highlights

QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
Our graduates are consistently recognised at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year awards.
Complete up to 100 hours of work placement in a real interior design practice.
In your Honours year, you’ll develop advanced skills integral to professional practice, such as how to communicate evidence-based findings to clients, colleagues, and collaborators, as well as project management skills, and managing your own design practice.
Complete an overseas study tour and experience a different culture while learning about international design trends.
QUT interior design graduates qualify for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
Develop your skills in our advanced design studios and work closely with students in allied disciplines on exciting real-world projects with indsutry employers.

Why choose this course?

Job growth for interior designers is projected to be around 5% to 10% over the next five years with increased demand for residential and commercial spaces, growing focus on sustainable design, and the increasing importance of aesthetics and functionality in interior environments (Australian Government Job Outlook).

With many major projects planned for Queensland over the next 10 years, including the Star Brisbane casino, Waterfront Brisbane and Brisbane 2032 Olympics, there’s never been a more exciting time to start your interior design career.

You’ll join a highly respected course with a reputation for producing Australia’s best interior design graduates, and gain the work-ready skills and experience you need to step confidently into your interior design career.

You’ll be taught by real-world practitioners with strong connections to local industry, who’ll share valuable insights and opportunities that’ll give you a competitive edge. Using the latest tools and technologies in our advanced design studios, you’ll learn to conceptualise, develop and present your designs with models, drawings and digital walk-throughs.

You’ll work on projects independently and with students in other disciplines, just as you would in a real interior design practice. You’ll also complete up to 100 hours of real work placement, where you can build your portfolio and make valuable connections for your future career.

Real-world learning

This course provides you with knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of life and experience of occupants through design. You’ll undertake interior design projects in practical studio settings and participate in independent and collaborative problem solving.

Our strong connections to local industry provide you with real-world experience and insight into your career options. Award-winning practitioners are your tutors and your design work will be regularly showcased to industry and the public. Supported by contemporary, relevant teaching you’ll explore new and emergent fields including small and large-scale design in real and virtual environments, physical and digital experimentation, body/space relations, and design for health and social inclusion.

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What to expect

Your interior design degree begins with introductory impact lab units where, working with students from other disciplines, you’ll address contemporary challenges and identify potential solutions through partnering with industry and the community.

Your studies will centre on design process, theory and technology, including 2D and 3D digital drafting. Building on these foundations, you’ll delve into design psychology and the sociocultural aspects of design, as well as your choice of units from other areas of study.

Later in your degree, you can transfer your skills and knowledge straight to the workplace and gain practical work experience with our work integrated learning program.

Careers and outcomes

As an interior designer, you may choose to work independently, in a small or large practice or in a multidisciplinary firm specialising in large-scale architectural and property development projects, either locally or overseas. Alternative career options include retail, theatre and event design, and exhibition design, such as in a gallery or museum.

Professional recognition

QUT interior design graduates qualify for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).

Possible careers

Interior designer
Set designer
Space planner
Spatial designer

Details and units

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

Find out other ways you can apply

Course code: AB01

QTAC code: 412201

CRICOS code: 113182E

Delivery

Gardens Point

Delivery

Gardens Point

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Duration: 4 years full-time

Entry: February and July

Entry: February and July

Deferment: You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

More about advanced standing

Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.

	Excluding adjustments	Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer	Selection rank 98.25	Selection rank 99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer	Selection rank 78.05	Selection rank 80.05
Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer	Selection rank 65.75	Selection rank 71.70

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

I completed secondary school in Australia

ATAR/selection rank: 70.00

Offer guarantee

If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall	6.5
Listening	6
Reading	6
Writing	6
Speaking	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall	176
Listening	169
Reading	169
Writing	169
Speaking	169
PTE Academic
Overall	58
Listening	50
Reading	50
Writing	50
Speaking	50
TOEFL iBT
Overall	79
Listening	16
Reading	16
Writing	21
Speaking	18

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $10,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $39,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about undergraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility: Struggling financially

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

You may also be eligible for

Centrelink payments

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