Overview
Launch your career with confidence
The industry-accredited Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) degree at Yorkville University provides hands-on, professional training to realize a career in interior design. The rigorous program is recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), and is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Graduates also fulfill the educational requirements to be eligible to take the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam, which is necessary to professionally register in some jurisdictions. Students have won the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Award and have worked in established design houses, including Jean Akerman Interior De…
START DATES
January, April, July, October
CAMPUSES
Toronto
DURATION
3 years or less*
*With full course load, year-round study, and/or approved transfer credits. Each applicant is encouraged to contact an Admissions Advisor to determine the potential duration of their degree program according to their unique circumstances. For comprehensive, up-to-date information, please view the Academic Calendar.
Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Interior Design that has received consent in Ontario and is delivered online and on-campus.
Program Features
Industry respected
Launch your career with one of the most respected, industry-driven interior design programs in Canada.
Recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), and accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Flexible learning
Balance work, home, and study demands with a flexible schedule that also permits many on-campus courses to be taken as online courses.
Choose your course load and study at your own pace during the day, in the evenings, or on the weekends.
Accelerated program
Graduate faster and make your education more affordable by earning employment income sooner.
Earn your degree in three years or less with a full course load and year-round study or with approved transfer credits.
Experienced faculty
Professional, industry-connected faculty who know the design industry and are dedicated to helping students achieve their career goals.
Many of our award-winning faculty are professionally certified in Canada and the U.S.
Practical focus
Learn up-to-date industry design skills and understand the business side of interior design.
The rigorous, industry-based curriculum develops professional skills and experience with internship work, volunteering, and a portfolio.
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YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE
Yorkville University programs are aimed at helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. Online or in class, across Canada, Yorkville University’s degrees are flexible, fast-paced and above all, lead to transformation through education.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Flexibility
Balance your studies and personal life with a flexible course load and choice of online or on-campus classes.
Accelerated Degrees
By allowing you to continue your studies year-round, with no forced breaks, studying at Yorkville gives you the opportunity to graduate faster. We also provide optimum credit transfers based on your previous learning.
Year-Round Start Dates
Start your program as soon as you are ready with various start dates throughout the year.
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Student Assistance
Succeed in your studies with the support of program advisors who can help you achieve your academic goals and the student success team who provide health, wellness, and career support.
Tutoring Support
Yorkville’s Student Success Centre is available online for quick help and study resources, including 24/7 tutoring.
Writing Lab
APA and writing tutoring services are available to assist students with academic writing.
ENHANCED LEARNING
Small Class Sizes
Get personalized attention in an average class size of 20 students and learn through active participation.
Networking
Build lifelong relationships with students and professors as part of teamwork, discussions, and assignments.
Experienced Faculty
Benefit from the knowledge of Yorkville faculty who have years of experience in their respective fields, and can use that expertise to help you achieve your own career goals.
Professional Designations
Launch your career with an interior design degree that is well respected by the industry.
The rigorous program is recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
In fact, our students have won several times the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Award and have been hired by established design houses.
Graduates also meet the necessary educational requirements to take the NCIDQ exam, which is a step towards professional certification in some jurisdictions in North America.
Career Outcomes
Bachelor of Interior Design graduates create functional, inspirational, and healthy environments for living, working, and playing.
Graduates are qualified to write the NCIDQ exam to professionally registered as an interior designer, which is required to practice in some jurisdictions in North America.
A variety of rewarding careers include:
- Hospitality Design (hotels and restaurants)
- Health Care Design
- Corporate Design
- Educational Design
- Residential Design
- Furniture Manufacturing and Supply
- Lighting Design
- Exhibit Design
- Facilities Management
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Interior Design program will be able to:
- Create designs for a variety of market sectors that effectively interpret the relationship of the human response to the built environment.
- Apply the principles and psychology of design theory and colour methodology.
- Articulate the challenges of the changing world of design, and its connection to culture, history, and empathy for an interior environment.
- Apply a systematic design process to creatively solve challenging design problems.
- Employ effective and professional communication skills and techniques to interact and negotiate in collaborative environments, including client presentations.
- Demonstrate entry to practice knowledge of building systems, material selection, and interior detailing in relation to interior design and interior construction.
- Use current industry tools, mechanical, digital, and manual methods to express design ideas.
- Employ both convergent and divergent thinking in the process of observation, investigation, speculative inquiry, ideation, and implementation of design solutions.
- Apply relevant building codes, laws, regulations, sustainability, and universality to human welfare and safety when designing interior spaces.
- Engage in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to underpin design ideas.
- Critically reflect and evaluate the personal depth of knowledge and practical experience to collaborate effectively with others.
- Model sound business practices related to project management and professional ethical conduct.
- Develop a professional portfolio and branding as a design professional.
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