The Advanced Diploma in Interior Design is a 24-months part-time programme that will equip students with an ability to apply relevant design knowledge in a way that will enable them to gain entry into the professional design industry. Students will learn to solve small and large-scale design problems, gain a sound understanding of building regulations, specifications and construction techniques, and appreciate the design principles of form and space, colour and light, as well as materials and finishes.

Students will also learn practical skills such as working with all levels of professionals in the field, leading a small team of designers, working with contractors, meeting customers’ demands and requests, as well as costings and budgeting.

Programme Structure 

Module 1

• Design Communication 1
• Design Studio 1
• Construction 1
• Digital Imaging 1
• Computer-Aided Design 1
• Design Fundamentals
• Colour Concepts for Design
• Interior Design 1 (Residential)
  

Module 2

• Design Communication 2
• Design Studio 2
• Construction 2
• Digital Imaging 2
• Design Contextual Studies
• Material Technologies
• Building Services & Lighting Practices
• Interior Design 2 (Hospitality)
  

Module 3

• Design Communication 3
• Design Studio 3
  
• Construction 3
  
• Design Calculation & Costing
  
• Computer-Aided Design 3
  
• Design Practice Management
  
• Interior Design 3 (Commercial)

Module 4

• Design Communication 4
  
• Design Studio 4
  
• Professional Design Practice
  
• Building Technologies
  
• Advanced Computer-Aided Design
  
• Interior Design 4 (Commercial)

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age :

• 16 years old

Minimum Academic Requirements :

• 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credit with a Pass in English OR
  
• 4 GCE ‘N’ Level credit with a Pass in English  OR
  
• ITE/Higher NITEC Certificate Holders minimum 2.5GPA OR
  
• Diploma in Interior Design 

Language Proficiency Requirement :

• GCE ‘O’ Level – C6 in English language, or equivalent OR
  
• GCE ‘N’ Level – C5 in English language, or equivalent OR
  
• Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 5 with no individual band – below 6.0 OR
  
• TOEFL (Paper-based) 500 (Test results achieved within the one year preceding application)

International Student :

• Completed Senior High School or equivalent