Course overview
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration provides the technical skills, industry knowledge and understanding of design processes that shape the environments in which we live, work, shop and eat. Throughout the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, you will explore various design processes and learn everything about materials and finishes while also developing skills in residential and commercial design.
Together with other students in the Design Studio, you’ll learn about the principles and trends of interior design and how they fit into the design process; you’ll explore issues of sustainability, and ways to design appropriately for a range of clients. You will test-run various design processes and collaborate on exciting projects based in the real world. The design work you produce throughout the course will contribute to your professional portfolio – to help you land serious work in this ever-exciting, always evolving creative industry.
Area of study:
Design Drawing
Product Knowledge
Design Studio
Joinery and Finishes
Construction and CAD
Project Site Analysis
History of Architecture, Interior Design and Decoration
Industry partners and work placements:
The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.
Work placement hours :Approximately 90 hours
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Together with other students in the Design Studio, you’ll learn about the principles and trends of interior design and how they fit into the design process; you’ll explore issues of sustainability, and ways to design appropriately for a range of clients. You will test-run various design processes and collaborate on exciting projects based in the real world. The design work you produce throughout the course will contribute to your professional portfolio – to help you land serious work in this ever-exciting, always evolving creative industry.
Area of study:
Design Drawing
Product Knowledge
Design Studio
Joinery and Finishes
Construction and CAD
Project Site Analysis
History of Architecture, Interior Design and Decoration
Industry partners and work placements:
The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.
Work placement hours :Approximately 90 hours
Click here to view the fee details
Course record
Career Opportunities
We have carefully organised this course to share our Interior Design and Decoration expertise with you, from floor to ceiling. Every lesson gives you realistic, practical experience, the most current theoretical knowledge and insights into the diverse aspects of today’s industry that will serve you well into the future. You’ll graduate ready for an entry-level role or interior design and decoration studies at Bachelor level.
Career paths:
Interior Decorator
Interior Stylist
Soft Furnishings Consultant
Real Estate Home Stager
Events and Installation Designer
Career paths:
Interior Decorator
Interior Stylist
Soft Furnishings Consultant
Real Estate Home Stager
Events and Installation Designer
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDFebruary 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDJune 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDSeptember 2025
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDSeptember 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLD

