Honours Bachelor of Interior Design (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Cambridge |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 2 Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1068C |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,720 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,496), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma and have completed the following mandatory courses (or their equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
- In addition, you must have completed four additional Grade 12 courses. Note: Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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| Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. The portfolio submission is a mandatory component of the admission process for the Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) program. There are three components that need to be submitted. 1. Portfolio cover sheet (including declaration of ownership) LEARN more about the portfolio requirements. |
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Overview
The mission of the Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) program is to provide students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that reflect the profession of interior design. Through a comprehensive curriculum delivered by an interdisciplinary faculty, this program will prepare students to apply an integrated approach to interior design solutions for the built environment and its occupants and will prepare students for the demand to meet technological changes and currency relating to sustainability, universal design, and health and safety.
This unique co-op program is technically driven and provides professional training in the development of creative design solutions for interior spaces (residential, corporate/commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, hospitality/entertainment, exposition) through project-based learning. Interior design has evolved to be as much science as art. Designing and creating sustainable interiors; managing interior design projects; and working in a team of professionals that includes architects, engineers and contractors; all require solid technical education.
The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and graduates meet the education requirements to become a Registered Interior Designer. Graduates of advanced diploma programs in interior design can apply to transfer credits and pursue the Bachelor of Interior Design degree.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program will fulfill an enhanced comprehensive range of functions in the field of interior design:
- developing design solutions
- preparing documents
- analyzing information
- liaising with a range of consultants, contractors, clients, and stakeholders, and
- managing projects for the interior environment