Diploma of Interior Design

About the course

This Diploma of Interior Design prepares you for work in the evolving interior design industry, with a focus on creating functional and distinctive residential and commercial environments. You’ll develop professional design capabilities to maximise space, respond to briefs, and communicate concepts for real projects. This is a practical Diploma qualification in interior design. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level and assistant roles within interior design and related design studios, supporting residential and commercial fit-outs. Career paths may include interior design assistant, junior interior designer, and roles contributing to spatial planning, concept development, and presentation documentation for clients and stakeholders. This Diploma qualification supports careers in interior design. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)