With a focus on design research, theory and practice, this degree will prepare you for a rewarding career in the creative interior architecture industry.

The curriculum is closely aligned with industry and students will learn about and gain practical experience in interior design practice along with furniture design and placemaking. There is also the opportunity to better understand the principles of project management through the choice of electives.

Real-world experience is a major focus and during your fourth year you will be paired with an industry mentor who will support you as you prepare to transition into the workforce. During your second and third year you will undertake work placements.

What you'll learn

This degree will see you graduate with the confidence and practical capabilities needed to succeed in this competitive field. You will:

• gain a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects of design, and through valuable hands-on projects and industry placements you will also gain practical knowledge and skills that will see you transition with ease into the workplace
• gain an understanding of industry trends – delve into the world of workplace design, as well as the expanding field of furniture design with hands-on experience in the production and fabrication of furniture
• apply design processes and strategies to a range of interior architecture projects, many of which are professional projects with real clients; alternatively you may choose to complete workshop-based courses where you create furniture prototypes

During your fourth year you will be given the opportunity to pursue your own area of interest, such as retail design, hospitality design, furniture design or other related fields.

This degree consistently records high graduate employment rates. You could typically find work in architectural practices, interior design practices, building companies, or other organisations supplying the design and building industry, such as corporate furniture suppliers. Careers to consider:

• interior designer: design, document and manage the implementation of interior spaces
• event designer: oversee and direct the overall look and visual appeal of an event
• furniture designer: develop design concepts, experiment with different materials, liaise with clients, and build sample models for either mass produced furniture prototypes or one-off exclusive pieces
• project manager: manage the design process, liaising between client, consultants and builders
• design manager: work within major organisations developing and delivering design strategies to enhance the organisations brand and business strategies

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of this program are eligible for Graduate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia. The Bachelor of Interior Architecture does not confer qualifications in Architecture and the South Australian Architectural Practice Act legislation (2009) restricts the use of the title `Architect' to those registered by the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia.