FACULTY OF
BUILT ENVIRONMENT & GENERATIVE DESIGN
INTERIOR
DESIGN
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
study pathway
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN
2 Years 4 Months
*Credit Transfer available
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN (HONOURS)
3 Years 6 Months
MASTER OF DESIGN
1 Year / Part-Time
DOCTORATE PROGRAMME
3 - 6 Years / Part-Time
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN (HONOURS)
MQA/FA 2202 | KPT/R/581/6/0028 (06/2025)
Interior designers design residential, commercial and urban spaces. The built environment they create has a major impact on our lives. Professional interior designers are able to draw floor plans, render their ideas in 3D, and make on-the-spot sketches to present their ideas. Students pursuing their Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) will learn about the working life of field professionals through simulated projects and assignments.
The Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) is recognised by Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia.
Programme Length:
3 Years 6 Months
Programme Credit:
135 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
– Residential Interior Designer
– Office Interior Designer
– Commercial Interior Designer
– Exhibition Designer
– Retail Interior Designer
– Property Management and Maintenance
– Architectural Interior Designer
– Theatre and Dramatic Arts Designer
– Hospitality Interior Designer
– Public Space Designer.
Programme Modules
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
| – Design Principles – Colour Theory – Drawing for Designers – Computing for Design | – Constructing Prototypes – Furniture Design – Human Factors – Computer Modelling and Technology | – Design Studio Residential |
| – Design Studio Commercial – Elective 1 – Design Theory – Sustainable Design | – Design Studio Retail | – Design Studio Exhibition – Building Materials and Technology – Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation/ Malay Language Communication 2 – Regional Studies |
| – Major Studio Project 1 – Construction Legislation – Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A – Project Management | – Major Studio Project 2 – Philosophy and Current Issue – Law for the Creative Industries | – Major Studio Project 3 |
| – Practical Training / Internship |
– Design Communication | – Modular Design – Morality & Design |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
VIVIAN CHAN LU YIN
Interior Design (2023)
“Studying at Raffles University has been a fantastic experience for me, primarily because the modules in the Interior Design department perfectly cater to the needs of aspiring interior designers. The knowledge I gained at RU holds immense value as it continually inspires me to imbue spaces with narratives.”
TAY CHANG MING
Interior Design (2019)
My experience at Raffles University had not only made me a better designer and leader, but also prepared me in unpredictable ways for my career. The knowledge and information delivered by the lecturers had provided me with a deeper understanding of the Interior Design industry.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
STPM: Full Pass in 2 subjects
A-Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
UEC: 5Bs
Foundation / Matriculation: min. CGPA 2.00
Diploma / Advance Diploma: min. CGPA 2.00
Other International Entry Requirement: [Learn More]
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.
Additional Requirement: Pass “RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview”
Malaysian Student
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
*RU ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
MUET: Band 3
GCE O Level /1119: English D
SPM: English Credit
UEC: English B
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
*Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to take a Concurrent English Programme (CELP)
Contact us to receive the latest information about the tuition fee.
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International Student
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
MUET: Band 3.5
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
*Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM12,600
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM88,400
Total Fee: RM105,500
(Approx. USD 23,000)
Contact us to receive the latest information about tuition fees.
Click here to check the available scholarships.
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