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Canadian University Dubai/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

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About This Programme

The BSc in Interior Design has an emphasis on creativity and problem solving, while building professional competencies such as adaptability, rationality and accountability in design thinking. Through interactive lectures and practical workshops, students are trained to design the interior and exterior aspects of the built environment with focus on creating unique spaces that offer a positive atmosphere for stakeholders and end-users alike, in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. The objective of this degree is to blend the fundamentals of design and technology with business and entrepreneurship through behavioural, technological, sustainable, and aesthetic exploration. Students learn the theoretical aspects of space and the built environment and apply them practically through internships while they are in their final year. The curriculum supports the professional and multidisciplinary philosophy with students being encouraged to take advantage of the wide variety of courses offered at CUD to foster and develop their interests and talents.

Course Highlights

  • The Bachelor of Interior Design program will equip you with:
  • Creative and analytical skills
  • An understanding of the economic, social, constructional, and legal environments in which the practice of interior design operates
  • Knowledge of professional design, ethical values and sustainability
  • A good understanding and proven ability in the fundamentals of interior design
  • An enhanced ability in graphic and oral communications
  • Knowledge of building systems, codes and appropriate technology and materials, and an appreciation of and sensitivity toward ecology and the environment
  • Software skills aligned with the requirements of design

What You'll Study

2. University Requirements [General Education Courses - 27 Credits]

  • GED 190 Emirati Studies3 credits
  • GED 255 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving3 credits
  • MTH 196 Mathematics for Business3 credits
  • ENT 141 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 12 credits
  • ENT 142 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 21 credit
  • ENT 241 Entrepreneurship 12 credits
  • ENT 242 Entrepreneurship 21 credit
  • GED 110 Modern Art Appreciation3 credits
  • GED 111 Music Appreciation and Communication3 credits
  • GED 112 Using Positive Psychology at Work3 credits
  • GED 191 Islamic Studies3 credits
  • GED 196 Communication Skills in Arabic 13 credits
  • GED 205 Psychology in Everyday Life3 credits
  • GED 272 Fundamentals of Public Speaking3 credits
  • GED 324 Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World3 credits

3. Program Core Requirements [Core Courses - 41 Credits]

  • DES 101 Studio 1 - Introduction to Design4 credits
  • DES 102 Studio 2 - Design and The Human4 credits
  • DES 110 Design Theory3 credits
  • DES 113 Drafting & Modeling3 credits
  • DES 120 Human Factors3 credits
  • DES 123 Freehand Drawing & Rendering3 credits
  • DES 213 History of Architecture and Interior Design 13 credits
  • DES 214 Computer-Aided Design3 credits
  • DES 223 History of Architecture and Interior Design 23 credits
  • DES 400 Internship3 credits
  • DES 361 Working Drawings and Detailing3 credits
  • DES 381 Artificial Intelligence for Design Applications3 credits
  • DES 382 Data Analytics in the Built Environment3 credits

4. Program Major Requirements [60 Credits]

  • IND 201 Studio 3 - Interior Design and Materiality6 credits
  • IND 202 Studio 4 - Residential Design6 credits
  • IND 211 Materiality and Interior Construction3 credits
  • IND 220 Research & Design Applications3 credits
  • IND 301 Studio 5 - Institutional/ Corporate Design6 credits
  • IND 302 Studio 6 - Commercial Design6 credits
  • IND 332 Human Comfort and Environmental Systems3 credits
  • IND 333 Building Codes for Interior Design3 credits
  • IND 341 Furniture Design & Detailing3 credits
  • IND 366 Professional Practice & Project Management for Interior Design3 credits
  • IND 401 Studio 7 - Senior Project Dissertations6 credits
  • IND 402 Studio 8 - Senior Project6 credits
  • DES 231 Sustainability of Buildings3 credits
  • DES 410 Architecture of The Islamic World3 credits
  • DES 420 Landscape Architecture3 credits
  • DES 430 Graphic Design & Portfolio for Architects & Interior Designers3 credits
  • DES 440 Visualization3 credits
  • DES 450 Complex Design Studio3 credits
  • DES 460 Digitization and Robotics in Building Construction3 credits
  • DES 470 Professional Practice Seminar3 credits
  • ARC 420 Revitalizing Public Spaces via Small-scale Installations3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A recognised High School Certificate: UAE Grade 12 with passing grades in all subjects, or an equivalent qualification from outside the UAE valid for public-university admission in its country of issue, completed over at least 12 years of schooling. British-curriculum applicants must have completed Year 13. Certificates issued outside the UAE require a Ministry of Education equivalency certificate.
English: A minimum score of 80% in Grade 12 English, or IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61 or TOEFL ITP 500. Applicants who do not meet the English requirement enrol in the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme in their first semester and may register for up to 12 credit hours of General Education courses until the requirement is met.

Programme-specific requirements may apply. Source: cud.ac.ae admission pages, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Careers

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Interior Design program you will have the qualification and skills to pursue opportunities in a variety of areas including: Interior Designer Space Planner Furniture Designer Set, Exhibition and Theatre Designer Lighting Designer Architecture, Interior Design, Event and Exhibition Design Consultancies Sustainable Design Consultancies Government Offices (Ministries and Municipalities) Real Estate Consultancies Project Management Facilities Management Teaching positions in related discipline Master's degrees in Interior Design

Programme Details

Award

BSc

Start Date

Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BSc

Subject Area

Design

Tuition Fee

AED 88,476/yr

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