Overview

The purpose of the BA in Interior Design from University of Johannesburg is to develop and prepare students for entry into a career in interior design or into postgraduate studies, by enabling them to apply integrated knowledge and conceptual thinking skills to innovatively solve a range of interior design problems.

Interior Designers engage with a range of interior spaces to create innovative spatial solutions with a thorough knowledge of building technology, materials and human environment needs.

The Department’s facilities include designated studio areas for first-year to Master’s students and a centrally-located specialist computer studio.

Careers

Interior Designers engage with a range of interior spaces to create innovative spatial solutions with a thorough knowledge of building technology, materials and human environment needs.

Programme Structure

Courses

Interior Design Theory & Research Methodology

Interior Design Construction & Detailing
History and Theory of Interior Design
Building Services and Materials
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Interior Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

372 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Senior certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score.

Submission of a portfolio of creative tasks.

The portfolio of creative tasks must adhere to the following:

It is recommended that tasks 1-2 be neatly completed on A2 or A3 Paper
Your name, telephone number, registered student number and email address must be included.
Please upload certified copies of your ID and your latest results in the National Senior Certificate examination or equivalent qualification, as well as a certified and signed declaration that the tasks is your own work.
The Portfolio must include all the set tasks as outlined below, and in addition, you may include examples of your best existing work.
It is at the discretion of the department to exempt applicants with high marks and strong creative work in Visual Arts, Design and Technology subjects (NSC), from submitting a portfolio of creative tasks.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

50888 ZAR / year

≈ 50888 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

50888 ZAR / year

≈ 50888 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R50 887.90 - R72 529.64

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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Programme Structure

Courses

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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