Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Interior Design in Vancouver Canada | British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
27,029
(c. USD19,436.23)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Bachelor of Interior Design program aims to cultivate professionals who apply research and analytical skills to create innovative design solutions that enhance human experiences in interior spaces.
Through studio projects, students will engage with diverse environments including healthcare facilities, age-friendly living spaces, versatile designs, and communal areas. The curriculum integrates studies of cultural heritage, socioeconomic factors, human psychology, sustainable practices, and global awareness into design approaches. Learners will broaden their expertise by collaborating with construction professionals across electrical, woodworking, plumbing, and climate control disciplines. A mandatory field study component involves an 8-10 day exploration of a selected location. Complementing design studies, business and communication courses strengthen leadership abilities, marketing knowledge, and professional presentation skills. General education electives round out the degree requirements.
The program offers two competitive enhancements: a cooperative education option and a study abroad semester, both requiring a separate application process due to limited availability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Preference will be given to applicants with a BCIT Diploma in Interior Design that are continuing on through full-time studies.
Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements
English language proficiency: Category 2 English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Post-secondary: one of the following options:
Option 1: BCIT Interior Design diploma with:
65% in COMM 2320 and all INTD courses
65% in INTD 3260 - Revit for Interior Design
65% in INTD 3460 - Virtual Reality for Interior Design
50% in ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing
50% in LIBS 7001 - Critical Reading and Writing
3.0 credits of General Education electives
Option 2: Non-BCIT Interior Design diploma or degree with:
Completion of a Diploma in Interior Design from another public or private post-secondary institution in Canada with a 65% minimum grade in all interior design courses. The credential must be no less than 60 credits in interior design or related coursework that culminates in a diploma or degree.
Submit your portfolio: Portfolio to include a resume and maximum of ten double-sided pages.
Portfolio pieces are to be student projects from former education or industry related work and should demonstrate a cross section of skills.
A maximum of two pages of design-related work such as photography, fashion, artwork, sculpture, graphics, painting, or any piece that demonstrates a highly developed design aesthetic can be included in the portfolio.
Portfolio size is based on 11 x 17.
Presentation should be clear, neat, and professional. Label each page and provide a brief description for each item of the work presented. This description should also explain the significance of each submitted piece.
Portfolio to be submitted digitally with your online application:
Submissions must be a single PDF file.
You are allowed to add a single link in your PDF portfolio to represent the items such as music or performance art (maximum of one minute).
Compress your PDF file to appropriate file size (maximum of 2MB). If your file is too large, you can use ArtStation.com to create your PDF portfolio.
IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.
Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements
English language proficiency: Category 2 English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Post-secondary: one of the following options:
Option 1: BCIT Interior Design diploma with:
65% in COMM 2320 and all INTD courses
65% in INTD 3260 - Revit for Interior Design
65% in INTD 3460 - Virtual Reality for Interior Design
50% in ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing
50% in LIBS 7001 - Critical Reading and Writing
3.0 credits of General Education electives
Option 2: Non-BCIT Interior Design diploma or degree with:
Completion of a Diploma in Interior Design from another public or private post-secondary institution in Canada with a 65% minimum grade in all interior design courses. The credential must be no less than 60 credits in interior design or related coursework that culminates in a diploma or degree.
Submit your portfolio: Portfolio to include a resume and maximum of ten double-sided pages.
Portfolio pieces are to be student projects from former education or industry related work and should demonstrate a cross section of skills.
A maximum of two pages of design-related work such as photography, fashion, artwork, sculpture, graphics, painting, or any piece that demonstrates a highly developed design aesthetic can be included in the portfolio.
Portfolio size is based on 11 x 17.
Presentation should be clear, neat, and professional. Label each page and provide a brief description for each item of the work presented. This description should also explain the significance of each submitted piece.
Portfolio to be submitted digitally with your online application:
Submissions must be a single PDF file.
You are allowed to add a single link in your PDF portfolio to represent the items such as music or performance art (maximum of one minute).
Compress your PDF file to appropriate file size (maximum of 2MB). If your file is too large, you can use ArtStation.com to create your PDF portfolio.
IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.
Tuition
CAD
27,029