Diploma in Interior Design at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Diploma in Interior Design is an NQF Level 6 programme at City Campus, Durban. It trains students to plan and develop the aesthetic and functional aspects of corporate, retail, commercial and residential spaces, combining creative and technical competence. It also prepares students for Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma study.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design | Department: Department of Visual Communication Design | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Work is done mainly in computer laboratories and design studios, with site visits. Studies cover lighting, air conditioning, plumbing, construction methods, materials, finishes and furniture selection. First-year modules include Interior Design Communication 101, Interior Design Construction Codes and Regulations 101, Products and Materials 101, Human Environment Needs 101 and Interior Design 101.

Career pathways

Interior design studios, architectural practices, retail and exhibition design, furniture or product design, developers, contractors and fit-out companies; independent consultancy or own design practice with experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC diploma entry: English (home language or first additional) at rating 3 and four further 20-credit subjects at 3 (not more than one language). Applicants must choose Interior Design as first or second choice on the CAO application to be considered. Selection is by portfolio (a minimum of 10 original drawings, not copied from photographs, in pencil, pencil crayon or other media covering architectural details, furniture, ornaments, manmade, mechanical and natural objects, plus technical drawings if taught at school), a personal interview, a drawing test and a written questionnaire. Visual Arts, Design and Engineering Graphics and Design are recommended but not required. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place; selection is by ranking and availability of places.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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