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'QUT connected me with Populous through a paid internship. This enabled me to commence my undergraduate role as an intern and transition seamlessly into a full-time position with the company. Being connected with other emerging designers, and practicing architects and interior designers ensured the course was highly relevant to practice.'
Interior designer, Populous
Industry connections
'QUT connected me with Populous through a paid internship. This enabled me to commence my undergraduate role as an intern and transition seamlessly into a full-time position with the company. Being connected with other emerging designers, and practicing architects and interior designers ensured the course was highly relevant to practice.'
Interior designer, Populous
Highlights
- Learn to design spaces that are both functional and aesthetically appealing at a university whose interior design graduates are consistently recognised at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year awards.
- Combine business acumen with interior design skills to set yourself up for diverse careers intersecting design with marketing, public relations, advertising, international business, economics, accounting, finance, financial planning, management and human resource management.
- Graduate with a highly regarded qualification recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.
- Undertake a double degree in design and business to confidently lead all business aspects of running a successful design consultancy.
Highlights
- Learn to design spaces that are both functional and aesthetically appealing at a university whose interior design graduates are consistently recognised at the Design Institute of Australia's Graduate of the Year awards.
- QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rakings by Subject 2023).
- Combine business acumen with interior design skills to set yourself up for diverse careers intersecting design with marketing, public relations, advertising, international business, economics, accounting, finance, financial planning, management and human resource management.
- Graduate with a highly regarded qualification recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.
- Undertake a double degree in design and business to confidently lead all business aspects of running a successful design consultancy.
Explore this course
This course combines the Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design) with the Bachelor of Business (Honours) to equip you with strong design skills supported by core business capabilities. It will enable you to think entrepreneurially and to sustainably shape the future of design and business.
QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rakings by Subject 2023) and we are proud to have Queensland’s most in-demand architecture degree (QTAC first preferences 2022).
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)
This course provides you with knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of life and experience of occupants through design. You’ll undertake interior design projects in practical studio settings and participate in independent and collaborative problem solving.
Our strong connections to local industry provide you with real-world experience and insight into your career options. Award-winning practitioners are your tutors and your design work will be regularly showcased to industry and the public. Supported by contemporary, relevant teaching you’ll explore new and emergent fields including small and large-scale design in real and virtual environments, physical and digital experimentation, body/space relations, and design for health and social inclusion.
Bachelor of Business
Our business degree equips you to confidently enter the modern business world. It combines key business research and contemporary business best practice, and sets demanding standards to create your future career options.
Develop business skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major: accounting, advertising, economics, finance financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, or public relations.
Careers and outcomes
This unique double degree will inspire you to think entrepreneurially and to ethically and sustainably shape the future of design and business.
Possible careers
- Art director
- Entrepreneur
- Human resource manager
- Interior designer
- International business specialist
- Manager
- Project manager
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID36
- QTAC code
- 419412
- CRICOS code
- 114087G
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
And for Accountancy, Finance, Financial Planning, Economics and Marketing majors: General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
87.00
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Selection rank
91.65
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
76.80
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Selection rank
80.25
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
70.50
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Selection rank
70.50
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $12,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $12,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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