Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (DE43)

About the course

This major in QUT’s Bachelor of Design focuses on interior architecture, developing skills in designing interior environments through studio-based projects and making-focused learning. You’ll build capability in spatial design, representation and material thinking, supported by impact lab units and complementary studies. The course includes intensive and group project-based activities, with opportunities for exchange. This is a bachelor-level program in interior architecture and design.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional practice in interior architecture and related design fields, working on the planning, design and detailing of interior spaces across commercial, retail, hospitality, workplace and public settings. Experience in studio projects, collaborative work and design intensives supports roles in design consultancies, multidisciplinary practices or in-house client teams. This is a bachelor-level pathway into interior architecture and design careers. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)