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Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

Our Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design NQF7 equips students with the skills to solve design challenges through creativity, research, and critical thinking. With a strong focus on how interior spaces shape human experience, the course encourages conceptual thinking, thoughtful analysis, and innovative, socially responsible solutions.

Faculty: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 3 Years, 360 Credits / Minimum 3 Years, maximum 6 Years, 360 Credits  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Critical Studies for Interior Design 1, Technology and Professional Practice for Interior Design 1, Principles and Theory of Design for Interior Design 1, Communication for Interior Design 1.

Career pathways

Kitchen Design Draughtsman Furniture Design Lighting Design Exhibition Design Art Director Set Design Housing Development Design Interior Architectural Plans Domestic Designer - Housing Shop Fitting Design Restaurant and Bar Design Retail Designer Conference Centres Hotel, Lodge and Ca

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements Grade 12 | National Senior Certificate (NSC) | NC(V) NQF4 with admission to a Bachelor's Degree with English with a minimum mark of 50%+ OR A Higher Certificate in Design: Interior Design NQF5 with a minimum mark of 50% OR The equivalent combination of the above entrance requirements will be considered, on an individual basis.

ZAR 119,340 a year (2027). Full-time hybrid learning method; page states '*Pricing per year' (per year). Excludes the registration fee (R7000) and study-kit/device costs. Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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