Curtin offers a professional degree in interior architecture which will qualify you to practice as a professional interior designer or find work within a variety of design industries. Our interior architecture degree with embedded honours offers the highest undergraduate Australian qualification for the interior architecture and design industry. The robust course structure also facilitates students to diversify their own learning from a selection of electives and minors. Striking a balance between creativity and practicality, this hands-on degree explores human experience as central to interior architecture through consideration of design psychology, functionality, the quality of the interior environment through lighting, ventilation and acoustics, the integration of furniture, in association with planning, spatial design, design development, construction documentation and contract administration. This course provides you with a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects of design, combined with a technical knowledge of interior construction, equipment and building systems, and the opportunity to experiment with your own ideas in design studios. Through several learning studios, you will develop knowledge of professional practice and communication, including computer, drawing and scientific skills. Professionals working in interior architecture are able to offer passionate, creative, proactive and innovative solutions to exciting changes that are currently happening in airports, hospitals, schools, workplaces, retail properties, residential spaces and more, including the adaptive re-use of old buildings. Interior architecture involves a vast range of interiors of varying scales such as: Office, commercial and retail buildings Residential developments Complex interiors for health care environments Hospitality, entertainment, galleries and exhibition design Renovation and adaptive reuse projects Restoration and conservation of the interiors of historic buildings. Why study Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) You will be taught by a select group of award-winning academics with significant industry and teaching experience. This degree, which is recognised internationally, has a reputation for its advanced technology, practical research and industry relevance. Interior architecture at Curtin contributes to the University's strong links with industry bodies and professional organisations such as the DIA (Design Institute Australia). Interior architecture is central to the spatial revolution affecting modern learning spaces, healthcare places, workplaces and all aspects of our lives. Professional recognition: Curtin’s Interior Architecture degree is recognised by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers. Network with practitioners, undertake folio reviews with practitioners, attend a range of events including breakfasts with international/national design practitioners, and/or experts in discipline related fields at discounted rates. Students and graduates are eligible for membership to the Design Institute of Australia. Career information: Interior designers are employed within the broad field of interior architecture or where they can apply specific expertise such as health care, corporate design or heritage and conservation. This may occur as a sole practitioner or as part of a company of interior designers and/or architects. Graduates may also become specialists in areas including furniture design, lighting, event management, exhibition curation, interior magazine editing, academia, colour theory and universal design Interior Designer.