Overview

This Design Studies - Architecture and Interior Design program from Tennessee Tech University explores the interior environment and its relation to psychosocial needs, physical needs, and mental well-being of individuals and families.

Program Benefits

In the Architecture and Interior Design concentration, students will take courses such as Concepts of Design, where you will learn about design elements and principles, while developing your own aesthetic. Students will also take classes in Architectural Graphics and Presentation Techniques, Residential Design, Commercial Design, and Computer Aided Design. The comprehensive knowledge base will give students the ability to focus their skills and talents in a particular area.

Housing and Design Association

The Housing and Design Association is our own student organization open to any student at Tennessee Tech interested in residential design, architecture, and interior design.

Traveling to experience the built environment
Hearing guest lectures on career responsibilities and opportunities
Community service and hands-on experience through Habitat for Humanity
Meeting local professionals and networking
Meeting and networking with other students within the organization
Developing your leadership potential through officer positions

Programme Structure

Courses:

Global Social Sustainability
Classical History of Architecture, Furnishings and Dress
Design Visualization Techniques
Architectural Graphics and Presentation Techniques
Business Aspects of the Design Industry
Interior Architecture Codes and Standards

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cookeville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the non-refundable application and pay the app fee
Submit your high school diploma or high school transcripts - original or certified copy.
All international applicants are required to submit adequate evidence of financial support (or affidavits) to cover the cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies
Submit your Passport and Bank Documents for your visa
Proof of English proficiency
Submit health forms
3.0 high school GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26334 USD / year

≈ 26334 USD / year
Out-of-State

14670 USD / year

≈ 14670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10470 USD / year

≈ 10470 USD / year

Living costs

Cookeville

United States

1040 - 1933 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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Overview

Program Benefits

Housing and Design Association

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cookeville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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