FACULTY OF
BUILT ENVIRONMENT & GENERATIVE DESIGN

INTERIOR
DESIGN

Diploma in Interior Design

study pathway

Diploma in Interior Design

FOUNDATION IN LIBERAL ARTS
1 Year

DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN
2 Years 4 Months
*Credit Transfer available

BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN (HONOURS)

3 Years 6 Months

DOCTORATE PROGRAMMES

3 - 6 Years / Part-Time

MICRO-CREDENTIALS

DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN

MQA/FA 4738 | KPT/R2/0212/4/0024 (06/2029)

The Diploma in Interior Design is industry-focused and relevant to the workplace. The curriculum is aimed at developing creative and technical skills through project-based learning. This programme promotes knowledge ad skills through project work and advances the students’ thinking through the development of a personal research capability.

Programme Length:
2 Years 4 Months

Programme Credit:
90 Credit Hours

Intakes:
January / May / September

AWARDED PORTFOLIO

FIELD TRIP

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

Career Opportunities

Diploma in Interior Design

– Interior Designer
– Furniture Design Assistant
– Junior Commercial Space Designer
– Interior Design Illustrator

– Design Consultant Assistant
– Junior Landscape Planner
– Event / Exihibition Designer

Programme Modules

Diploma in Interior Design

YEAR 1

– Academic Writing
– Academic Reading
– English for Communication
– Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers

– Gen-AI for Design Exploration
– Interior Design Principles and Theory
– Interior Presentation Techniques
– Architectural Drafting

– Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
– Interior Design Studio 1 ( Anthropocentric & Ergonomics)
– History of Modern Design & Architecture
– Computer Graphic Skills

YEAR 2

– Teamwork and Leadership/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– Interior Design Studio 2 (Residential)
– 2D Computer Aided Drawing
– Interior Colour Application

– Integrity and Anti-Corruption
– Interior Design Studio 3 (Commercial)
– Introduction to Furniture Design
– Building Construction and Services
– 3D Computer Aided Drawing

– Major Studio Project
– Working Drawing in Interior Design
– Interior Materials and Finishes
– Introduction to Professional Practice

YEAR 3

– Internship (14weeks)

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*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.

STUDENT PORTFOLIO

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Evelyn Soe
Interior Design (2024)

“My favorite module is Major Project Studio because we have the chance to experience the full design process, from preparing a portfolio to presenting a presentation board, just like working in a design company. I feel connected to RU when there are many events from other clubs that are open for us to join, which are very interesting. I would advise new students to explore the design industry as much as possible, not only in interior design but also in areas like lighting effects, landscape design, and more.”

HO Zi Yee
Interior Design (2019)

Life as an RU student was a unique experience. The growth I have seen in myself thanks to Raffles University is invaluable. It has taught me things far beyond theoretical knowledge and helped me broaden my horizons. I loved the friendly atmosphere at Raffles University and the fact that the lecturer were really close to the students.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Interior Design

SPM: Credits in 3 subjects
O-level: Credits in 3 subjects
UEC: 3Bs
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

English Requirement

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement

* A Learning Assistance Sessions (LAS) (from Week 7 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student failed the English assessment in week 4

Fee Structure

Click here to check the available scholarship.

International Student

English Requirement

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

IELTS: 4.0

TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5

TOEFL iBT: 30-31

PTE: 36

MUET: Band 3

Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140

*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.

Fee Structure

Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM11,000
Administration Fee: RM1,000
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM53,500

Total Fee: RM70,000
(Approx. USD 16,700)

Click here to check the available scholarships.

*The total fee will be subject to a 6% SST starting from 1st September 2025.