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Study Interior Design & Interior Architecture

Interior Design qualification

Design functional interior spaces through layout, materials, lighting and an understanding of how people use buildings.

R53 000 to R75 540 first-year fees

* From Architecture, the closest field we research.

Study time
3 years at UJ
School subjects
Differ by programme: see the examples below
Programme examples

Working abroad 3.1 of 5

From Architecture, the closest field we research.

Score out of 5. Tap a country for steps and visas.

  1. 4IrelandExams or bridging · high demand
  2. 3UKExams or bridging · some demand
  3. 3NetherlandsExams or bridging · some demand
  4. 3USAExams or bridging · some demand
  5. 3CanadaExams or bridging · some demand
  6. 3AustraliaExams or bridging · some demand
  7. 3New ZealandExams or bridging · some demand
  8. 3UAEExams or bridging · some demand
  9. 3GermanyMajor requalification · some demand

AI outlook

From Architecture, the closest field we research.

EvolvingAI changes parts of the daily work

Registered architects carry legal responsibility for buildings, but drawing, documentation and rendering are being automated fast.

Hands-on In-person care Licensed & accountable

How AI changes each field

What you study

  • Spatial planning
  • Materials and lighting
  • Technical drawing and digital design
  • Studio projects and user research

Careers

  • Interior designer
  • Spatial designer
  • Retail or exhibition designer

Where to study 1

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BA Interior Design

University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R53 000 to R75 540

Requirements

UJ 2027: English level 5; Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5; APS 25 with Mathematics or 26 with Mathematical Literacy.

Confirm the current departmental portfolio and selection process. Academic minimums and available places still apply.

Your qualification route
  1. Compare qualifications by curriculum, practical work and portfolio requirements.
  2. Complete the selected design programme and build a portfolio showing your design process.
  3. Develop workplace experience and check professional recognition relevant to the role or title you want.

Programme titles vary. Interior design is not merely decoration, and it does not automatically qualify you for registration as an architect.

Sources (2) · guide reviewed 2026-09-25

Career and study guide. Separate salary, AI and country-recognition comparisons have not yet been researched for this field.

General information, not immigration or legal advice. Researched 2026-10-10.