Overview

The Interior Design program at Bellevue College provides a learning environment based on a foundation of holistic, creative problem-solving, and is accredited as a professional level degree by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

The BAA curriculum is a four-year course of study offering a combination of core courses, general education and electives that help students achieve their particular career goals.

Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the BAA should have the skills and abilities to be employed by companies specializing in interior design services, including interior design and architectural firms who practice in commercial, institutional or residential interiors and space planning, provide furniture-related design and/or specifications, offer specialized consulting services, or participate in green-building and sustainable design projects.

Program graduates should be able to:

Apply fundamental and essential interior design principles and practices.
Recognize the implications of globalization on design practices and understand how social, political and physical influences shape the design of built environments.
Utilize the principles of lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort and indoor air quality to enhance building performance and improve social and environmental well-being.
Select and specify furniture, fixtures, equipment and finish materials on the basis of their properties and performance criteria, including environmental attributes, maintenance, installation, and life cycle cost.
Apply ethical and accepted standards of practice for project management, project communication, and project delivery.
Engage in multi-disciplinary teams representing a variety of collaborative and consensus building activities and professional perspectives.
Understand the laws, codes, standards, and guidelines that impact the design of interior spaces and protect human and environmental wellbeing.
Appraise the job market, create a search strategy and professional portfolio; leverage internship experience for career success; earn experience necessary to qualify for NCIDQ certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two-Dimensional Design

Design Color

Three-Dimensional Design

Drawing

SketchUp

Interior Design Studio

Design Drawing

Interior Materials & Sources

Computer- Aided Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

190 alternative credits

190-191 quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bellevue, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application form (name, contact information, etc.)
Transcripts from the last institution attended (name, classes, grades)
Photo or copy of a valid passport photo page
Valid proof of English language proficiency
Bank statement dated within the last 6 months. If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, a Financial Responsibility Form must be submitted
$50 USD non-refundable application fee paid online
Digitally signed signature document

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21780 USD / year

≈ 21780 USD / year
Out-of-State

20440 USD / year

≈ 20440 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7388 USD / year

≈ 7388 USD / year

Living costs

Bellevue

United States

1636 - 2725 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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