About the course

The Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) degree program prepares you to pursue a professional career related to the design of the built environment. The curriculum integrates professional and general studies with an emphasis on critical thinking and applied research.

　　Enriched with a focus on environmental and global perspectives in interior design, you learn to consider ecological, economic and social aspects to analyze and design healthy living and working environments.

　　The program contains a strong experiential component that includes design studio experiences and an active engagement with the professional design community. In the fourth year, you have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest specific to the profession and are required to complete an applied research paper.

　　The graduates have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

　　Be competent, knowledgeable workers able to apply fundamental concepts and skills of design in a variety of contexts.

　　Design built environments consistent with industry standards and best practices.

　　Be critical and creative thinkers able to analyze situations, draw conclusions and develop innovative and creative products using an accepted decision-making model.

　　Be effective collaborators able to use communication and interpersonal skills to fulfill a leadership role on an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural design team.

　　Be continuous learners and contributing professionals able to assume the responsibilities of a professional designer, work within legal and ethical guidelines governing their practice and contribute to the development and evolution of the field of design.

　　Be informed citizens able to adapt their work across cultural, social political and geographical contexts. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Ottawa
Spring (May), 2024	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2024	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2025	Ottawa
Spring (May), 2025	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2025	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2026	Ottawa
Spring (May), 2026	Ottawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Algonquin College

Graduates of an advanced (3-year) diploma from a recognized interior design program with a minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0 (B) may be eligible to undertake the five course online bridging program which must be successfully completed to enter into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Interior Design program. Bridging students must also complete a minimum of 14 weeks in a paid summer cooperative placement.

　　IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 22.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Algonquin College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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