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Diploma of Interior Design

National ID: MSF50222 | State ID: BIK4

It's what's on the inside that counts

The Diploma of Interior Design will give you an understanding of the nature of environmental space and spatial ambience, with the ability to manipulate the relationship of spaces, objects and products within the surrounding space. You'll develop the ability to approach a variety of design problems with creativity, a high level of competence and sensitivity to the requirements of the design brief.

This two-year qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to develop a range of decoration and design services and provide interior design advice. Design projects enable the development of spatial planning skills to design some residential, commercial and institutional interiors.

You will be working on simulated live projects with many different briefs from a wide range of industry disciplines. There are also opportunities to participate in industry visits and enter competitions that also engages with industry.

As a graduate, you will be well prepared to enter into the workforce as a design consultant or continue to the Advanced Diploma to develop high level skills as interior designers.

This course in only offered in Semester 1 each year and will take 2 years (4 semesters) to complete studying full-time.

North Metropolitan TAFE is an Educational Member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA). This qualification is listed as a recognised course on the DIA website.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Interior Decorator | Interior Designer

Other job titles may include:

  • Self-Employment as an Interior Decorator | Colour Consultant | Interior Stylist
  • In-house Interior Designer or Decorator for design and decoration consultancies, furniture, furnishings and fabric suppliers, furnishing departments of retail stores or shop fitters
  • Commercial Interior Designer
  • Environmental Designer
  • Residential Interior Designer
  • Retail Interior Designer

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

Course overview

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Perth

Duration: Four semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth Four semesters No No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025