BDes Interior Design

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About This Programme

A four-year studio-based interior design degree (with a three-year BA exit), with credit-transfer to the University of Lincoln (UK) and an M.Arch pathway to Thomas Jefferson University (USA).

Course Highlights

Studio-based interior design with a three-year BA exit option.
Credit-transfer partnership with the University of Lincoln (UK).
M.Arch pathway to Thomas Jefferson University (USA).
Portfolio development and internships.

What You'll Study

A four-year studio-based interior design degree delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus, with design studios, technical modules, internships and a thesis.

Year 1

Interior Design Fundamentals I & II
Material & Construction I & II
Interior Graphics I & II
History of World & Indian Art & Interior Design
Visualization & Representation
Digital Modelling I

Year 2

Interior Design Studio I & II
Material & Construction III
User Study Processes in Design
Interior Services I & II
Furniture Design & Detailing
Digital Modelling II
Research Methodology

Year 3

Interior Design Studio III & IV
Landscape Design for Interior Spaces
Estimation & Specification
Project Management
Design Dissertation
Working Drawing
Internship (3-year exit)

Year 4

Thesis
Interior Portfolio Development
Working Drawing II
Electives (Heritage Interiors, Sustainable Interiors, Interior Illumination, etc.)
Internship & Study Report

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 with a design aptitude assessment.

English: IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Cambridge English.

Careers

Graduates become interior design consultants, lighting and retail designers, exhibition and space planners, 3D visualisers, product designers and fit-out coordinators.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CAA-accredited (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA 5-star.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Interior Design

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

Grade 12 + design aptitude

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Design

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Interior design degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 50,925/yr

Apply online at apply.manipaldubai.com. Scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

Sep

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