Interior Design (Honours) Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Overview

The Interior Design (Honours) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University provides a comprehensive professional education for aspiring designers. This rigorous programme enables students to investigate specialised topics of personal interest through an individually focused project during their final year of study.

Students benefit from a curriculum that balances creative expression with technical proficiency. The department maintains high standards, requiring specific grade thresholds in studio courses to ensure all graduates possess the necessary skills for the industry. The learning environment is enhanced by an e-mobile initiative, utilising modern technology and software to mirror contemporary professional practices.

A distinctive feature of this degree is the requirement for practical experience.

Why Interior Design (Honours) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University?

The university offers exceptional facilities within the Wilson School of Design, fostering a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Students have access to a Design Field School, which typically includes a travel component during the summer to broaden their global design perspective and cultural awareness.

The curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). This alignment ensures that the educational experience covers essential human factors, building technologies, and professional practices required for international recognition in the design community.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 11114 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2443 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured across four years of intensive study. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Studio 1
• Building Technologies 1
• Design Awareness 1
• Construction Documentation 1
• University Writing
• Studio 2
• Building Technologies 2
• Design Awareness 2
• Construction Documentation 2
• Design Communication 1

Year 2

• Studio 3
• Building Technologies 3
• Design Communication 2
• Human Factors
• Studio 4
• Building Technologies 4
• Design Communication 3

Year 3

• Studio 5
• Building Technologies 5
• Design Communication 4
• Studio 6
• Design Field School

Year 4

• Business and Professional Practice 1
• Honours Project
• Business and Professional Practice 2
• Honours Project - Synthesis

Careers with Interior Design (Honours)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the architecture and interior design industries. Upon completing the degree and gaining two years of cumulative work experience, alumni are qualified to write the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination.

Successful completion of this exam allows for professional membership in prestigious organisations. These include the Interior Designers' Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC), the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), and various international interior design associations, facilitating global career mobility.