Awarded by Curtin University of Technology, Australia
This degree programme is jointly offered by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology and Curtin University of Technology, Australia. The curriculum of the programme is fully delivered by Limkokwing University and moderated by Curtin University.
Interior designers, as qualified professionals, find creative solutions to problem relating to the function and quality of people's built environment. Interior designers coordinate the design and construction of building interiors including commercial and retail office space, laboratories, intensive care units, computing areas, hotel and resort developments, theatres, as well as presentation environments for boutique and large scale retailing, trade fairs, exhibitions, museums and gallery exhibition and displays.
Interior Designers require skills and understanding in all aspect of design, combined with technical knowledge of interior construction, equipment and building systems. They must also exercise ability in communication and administrative skills.
Students can complete their whole duration of degree studies at Limkokwing University with a BA (Hons) in Interior Design, which is a degree recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.
Entry Requirements
- Pass SPM / SPMV / O Levels with 5 credits including English language and pass in Mathematics and Arts or portfolio assessment (for students without a pass in Art subject); AND
- Pass STPM / A Level with minimum 2 principal or equivalent; OR
- Diploma in Interior Design recognized by the Malaysian Government; OR
- Bachelors Degree in related field recognized by the Malaysian Government
Students with a recognised Diploma in the relevant field will be given credit exemptions based on past results and portfolio review (where applicable).
International Students
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
Programme Structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Design 3 |
Interior Design 4 |
| Drawing 3 | Drawing 4 |
| History & Culture 3 | History & Culture 4 |
| Building Construction | Technical Studies |
| CADD 1 | CADD 2 |
| Foundation English 151 | Foundation English 152 |
| Malaysian Studies* | Professional Practice 221 |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester4 |
| Practicum Experience | Professional Practice 222 |
| Interior Design 5 | |
| Furniture Design 5 | |
| Technical Studies 2 | |
| Communication Principles 111 | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| IA 20th Century Development in Interiors 321 | IA Design Architecture 322 |
| IA Design 321 | IA Technical Studies 322 |
| IA Research Methods 321 | IA Design Career Strategies 322 |
| IA Technical Studies 321 | Building Science 322 |
| Building Science 321 | Elective 1 |
| Year 4 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
| Interior Architecture Design 421 | IA Management 422 |
| IA Project Development 421 | IA Dessertation 499 |
| Architectural Law 421 | IA Practice 422 |
* Not applicable for International students.
Career Opportunities
Interior designers can secure employment in various industries. Career prospects await graduates in areas such as:
- Theme Park Designer
- Residential/Commercial Development
- Transport Facilities (Plane/Train Interiors)
- Project Manager
- Corporate Interior Designer
- Set/Stage Designer
- Retail Designer
- Exhibition/Display Designer
- Hotel/Resort Development Designer
- Museum Interior Designer
- Developer of Restaurants and other spaces
- Corporate Interior Designer
- Arbitrator for Interior Design Profession
