Bachelor of Interior Design
About This Programme
A studio-based degree in interior architecture and spatial design, covering materials, lighting, furniture, sustainability and professional practice. Prepares graduates for careers in interior design, fit-out and spatial-design practice.
Course Highlights
- Six-studio professional sequence (IDE 201–402) at 6 credits each
- Technical grounding in materials, lighting, environmental controls and construction
- Shared architecture/design foundations year and architectural principles course
- Required professional internship and professional-practice course
What You'll Study
A studio-based professional degree: six interior design studios (6 credits each) build from the shared CAAD foundations year, with a required summer internship (IDE 397).
First Year - Design Foundations (30 credits)
- DES 111 Descriptive Drawing I3 credits
- DES 121 Introduction to Architecture, Art and Design History3 credits
- DES 131 Design Foundations I3 credits
- MTH 111 / MTH 103 Mathematics for Architects (or Calculus I)3 credits
- WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
- DES 112 Descriptive Drawing II3 credits
- DES 122 Modern Developments in Architecture, Art and Design3 credits
- DES 132 Design Foundations II3 credits
- WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
- GER-Core History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
Second Year (36 credits)
- IDE 201 Interior Design Studio I6 credits
- IDE 251 Color and Light3 credits
- ARC 281 Architectural Principles3 credits
- ENG 203 / ENG 204 Writing about Literature or Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
- PHY 104 Physics for Architects3 credits
- IDE 202 Interior Design Studio II6 credits
- IDE 225 History and Theory of Interior Design: Global and Regional Issues3 credits
- IDE 239 Interior Materials and Methods3 credits
- GER-COM Communication3 credits
- GER-Core Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
Third Year (33 credits)
- IDE 301 Interior Design Studio III6 credits
- IDE 334 Furniture and Furnishings3 credits
- GER-Core Arts and Literature3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- IDE 302 Interior Design Studio IV6 credits
- IDE 352 Environmental Control Systems in Interior Design3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- GER-Core Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- IDE 397 Internship in Interior Design (summer)0 credits
Fourth Year (30 credits)
- IDE 401 Interior Design Studio V6 credits
- IDE 434 Construction, Detailing and Structures3 credits
- GER-STA Statistics3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- IDE 402 Interior Design Studio VI6 credits
- IDE 463 Professional Practice3 credits
- GER-Core General Education requirement3 credits
- GER-SCI Natural Sciences3 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Careers
Graduates work as interior designers and space planners in design studios, architecture firms, hospitality, retail and corporate fit-out.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA-licensed program (CAAD, Department of Architecture)
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Interior Design
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math (final 3 years) and a science subject (by Grade 11) at grade B or equivalent
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Architecture
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Interior design degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.