Honours Bachelor of Interior Design (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Barrie |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 1 Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | BAID |
| Tuition fee | CA$20,500 per year The displayed fee is for the 2022-2023 academic year and is subject to change. The fee covers two semesters and includes tuition (CA$17,150), health insurance, and other ancillary charges. |
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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:
- You must also have completed four additional Grade 12 course. Note: The first-year enrolment is limited; satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language and/or you come from a non-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 Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program. There are a total of four creative pieces plus one written document that needs to be submitted. The following five pieces must be submitted as follows: 1. Perspective line drawing of a chair Learn more about the Digital Portfolio requirements. |
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Overview
Dream, inspire and create. This ARIDO and IDC-recognized, hands-on program will prepare you for your career as a professional interior designer.
This program specializes in creating interior environments in the context of professional interior design standards and practice. The curriculum emphasizes space planning and management, design process, research methodologies, socially responsible design, building systems, technological applications, contract documentation, and interior design presentation. Sustainable practices, entrepreneurship models, and regulatory codes are integrated throughout the curriculum.
The curriculum is designed to meet the current Council for Interior Design Accreditation’s (CIDA) standards of delivery and content. This program offers a uniquely collaborative learning experience that facilitates a hands-on model incorporating creative development, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and teaming protocols, providing the graduates with exceptional interior design knowledge and skills.
Program structure
The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.
- Sem 1: Fall
- Sem 2: Winter
- Sem 3: Fall
- Sem 4: Winter
- Sem 5: Fall
- Sem 6: Winter
- Work Term: Summer
- Sem 7: Fall
- Sem 8: Winter
Career opportunities
There are numerous avenues to pursue productive and creative interior design careers. These pathways include:
- corporate/office design
- residential and condominium design
- hospitality design
- retail design
- exhibition design
- health care design
- civic design
- historic preservation
Many graduates enter directly into positions within established interior design and architectural firms. Career opportunities also include interior design positions in government, facilities space planning, and real estate development.