Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Interior Architecture & Design
Focuses on the creation of innovative and exciting interior spaces, primarily through the adaptation and spatial manipulation of existing buildings. It emphasises a unique combination of architecture and interior design principles to create beautiful and liveable spaces for 21st century lifestyles.
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Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
One of the following relevant subjects:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
|
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type
|
1-6 |
Course modules
Diploma-related modules
- Form & Space Exploration
- Architectural Drawing
- Architecture Design Studies
- Sustainable Space Planning
- Digital Visualisation
- Integrated Studio Project 1
General modules
- Discovering Design
- Design in Context
- Aesthetics for Design
- Form & Materiality
- Visual Narratives: Photography
- Visual Narratives: Videography
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Career Readiness 1
- Current Issues & Critical Thinking
- Leadership in Action
- Sports & Wellness
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Diploma-related modules
- Digital Modelling
- Construction & Detailing
- Interior Building Systems
- Spatial Design Studies
- Integrated Studio Project 2
- Digital Integration
- Integrated Studio Project 3
- Design for Screen*
- Digital Prototyping*
- Sustainable Urban Systems*
- Design for Customer Experience*
* Students must choose to take either one of these 4 subjects.
General modules
- Effective Communication
- Global Studies
- Collaborative Transformation
- Professional Communication
- Managing Diversity at Work#
- Global Citizenship & Community Development#
- Expressions of Culture#
- Guided Learning #
# Students must choose to take either these 3 subjects or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- Professional Practice
- Industry Studio Project
- Major Project: IAD
General modules
- Career Readiness 2
- Student Internship Programme
Internship
| Internship duration | 16 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Architectural Assistants
- Architectural Designers
- Interior Designers
- Spatial Planners
- Exhibition/ Hospitality/ Retails Designers
- Set Designers (Film/ Theatre)
- Interior Product Designers
- Design/Event Management Consultants
- 3D Visualizers/ Modelling Technologists
- Assistant Design Project Managers
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How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.