Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
AED 90,712 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* VAT inclusive
The objective of this degree is to blend the fundamentals of design and technology with business and entrepreneurship through behavioural, technological, sustainable, and aesthetic exploration. Students learn the theoretical aspects of space and the built environment and apply them practically through internships while they are in their final year. The curriculum supports the professional and multidisciplinary philosophy, with students being encouraged to take advantage of the wide variety of courses offered at CUD to foster and develop their interests and talents.
Benefits
The Bachelor of Interior Design program will equip you with:
- Creative and analytical skills
- An understanding of the economic, social, constitutional, and legal environments in which the practice of interior design operates
- Knowledge of professional design, ethical values, and sustainability
- A good understanding and proven ability in the fundamentals of interior design
- An enhanced ability in graphic and oral communications
- Knowledge of building systems, codes, and appropriate technology and materials, and an appreciation of and sensitivity toward ecology and the environment
- Software skills aligned with the requirements of design
University Requirements [General Education Courses – 27 Credits]
Compulsory Courses (24 Credits)
- English I
- English II
- Professional Communication Skills
- Emirati Studies
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Mathematics for Business
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2
- Entrepreneurship 1
- Entrepreneurship 2
Elective Courses (3 Credits): Students are required to select one course from the following pool
- Modern Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation and Communication
- Using Positive Psychology at Work
- Islamic Studies
- Communication Skills in Arabic 1
- Psychology in Everyday Life
- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World
Program Core Requirements [Core Courses – 41 Credits]
- Studio 1 - Introduction to Design
- Studio 2 - Design and The Human
- Design Theory
- Drafting & Modeling
- Human Factors
- Freehand Drawing & Rendering
- History of Architecture and Interior Design 1
- Computer-Aided Design
- History of Architecture and Interior Design 2
- Internship
- Working Drawings and Detailing
- Artificial Intelligence for Design Applications
- Data Analytics in the Built Environment
Program Major Requirements [60 Credits]
Compulsory Courses (54 Credits)
- Studio 3 - Interior Design and Materiality
- Studio 4 - Residential Design
- Materiality and Interior Construction
- Research & Design Applications
- Studio 5 - Institutional/Corporate Design
- Studio 6 - Commercial Design
- Human Comfort and Environmental Systems
- Building Codes for Interior Design
- Furniture Design & Detailing
- Professional Practice & Project Management for Interior Design
- Studio 7 - Senior Project Dissertations
- Studio 8 - Senior Project
Elective Courses (6 Credits): Students are required to select two courses from the following
- Sustainability of Buildings
- Architecture of the Islamic World
- Landscape Architecture
- Graphic Design & Portfolio for Architects & Interior Designers
- Visualization
- Complex Design Studio
- Digitization and Robotics in Building Construction
- Professional Practice Seminar
- Revitalizing Public Spaces via Small-scale Installations
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Interior Design program, you will have the qualification and skills to pursue opportunities in a variety of areas, including:
- Interior Designer
- Space Planner
- Furniture Designer
- Set, Exhibition and Theatre Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Architecture, Interior Design, Event and Exhibition Design Consultancies
- Sustainable Design Consultancies
- Government Offices (Ministries and Municipalities)
- Real Estate Consultancies
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
- Teaching positions in a related discipline
- Master's degrees in Interior Design