Overview

Today’s professional interior designers enhance the function and quality of interior environments. Their mission, significant in today’s society, is to design spaces that improve the quality of life, protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and support increased productivity. The Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design degree program offers a well-rounded curriculum strengthened with numerous computer-based courses, designed to prepare graduates to meet the current demands of the profession. Other important topics explored include the areas of universal design, human factors, environmental and sustainable design, business aspects of the profession, and other issues related to the interior design field.
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Duration
3 years (9 quarters, 1980 hours)
Schedule
Full-time
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts January 5, 2026
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aidThis program meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

About the Program

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design explores universal design, human factors, environmental and sustainable design, and business aspects of the profession. Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design develop the technical and creative skills to design interior spaces that meet demanding requirements, not just aesthetically, but also related to safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit;
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, & Illustrator;
  • Trimble SketchUp;
  • Podium, VRay;
  • Kerkythea;
  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects;
  • Design Manager.

Upcoming Sessions

Start dateLanguageScheduleLocation
Jan 5, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Apr 6, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Jul 6, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Oct 5, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Jan 4, 2027

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Apr 5, 2027

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Jul 5, 2027

English

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Oct 4, 2027

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Jan 3, 2028

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Apr 3, 2028

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Jul 1, 2028

English

Full-time - Daytime

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Admissions Criteria

Some programs have additional requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed.

  • Proof of secondary school graduation, or equivalency (with official English translations)

  • Copy of valid photo ID

  • Min. 68 percent in Math 11 (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 250 words essay

  • Proof of English proficiency (for international applicants)

  • Photocopy of valid Passport and Study Permit (for international applicants)

List of Courses

QUARTER 1

  • Drawing
  • Architectural Drawing
  • Design and Colour Theory
  • Mathematics
  • Rhetoric and Composition

QUARTER 2

  • Commercial Design (Retail)
  • Computer-aided Design I
  • Materials and Resources
  • Geometry
  • Academic Writing

QUARTER 3

  • Residential Design I
  • Computer-aided Design II
  • Textiles
  • Lighting Studies and Application I
  • History of Art in Early Civilizations

QUARTER 4

  • Commercial Design II (Corporate)
  • Computer-aided Design III
  • Building Systems and Materials
  • Codes/Barrier Free Design
  • Art History II: From the Early Modern to the Contemporary

QUARTER 5

  • Residential Design II
  • Computer-aided Design IV
  • Ergonomics and Psychology of Design
  • Critical Thinking
  • History of Modern and Contemporary Design Theory

QUARTER 6

  • Hospitality Design
  • Design Documents and Technology I
  • Interior and Architectural Detailing
  • Business for Interior Design
  • Fundamentals of Sociology

QUARTER 7

  • Interior Design Elective (Design Stream)
  • Interior Design Elective (Tech Stream)
  • Interior Design Elective (Tools Stream)
  • Career Development
  • Research Methodologies

QUARTER 8

  • Senior Project Research
  • Senior Project Design
  • Energy Efficiency and Lighting
  • Internship and Mentorship
  • Fundamentals of Psychology

QUARTER 9

  • Senior Project Presentation
  • Design Documents and Technology IV Senior Project
  • Interior Design Elective
  • Internship and Mentorship II
  • Senior Portfolio

*Actual course order subject to change

Tuition & Aid

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How to Apply

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Professional at Exhibition
Saiqa Shaikh, studying Bachelor of Interior Design at LaSalle, emphasizes the role of designers as problem solvers and trend-evolvers. 
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