Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an interior designer with a protected title in B.C., you must register as a member with the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a bachelors degree in interior design followed by obtaining a prescribed amount of supervised work experience. 

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an interior designer in B.C., you may choose to take the certification examination from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a minimum of 60 interior design credit hours from an accredited post-secondary institution and work experience requirements that vary depending on the level of education attained.

Interior designers

This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. These programs include courses in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and colour coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design.

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Interior Design Bachelor's Degrees

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an interior decorator in B.C., you may choose to register as a member with the Canadian Decorator's Association. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a certificate or diploma program from a recognized educational institution or significant work experience, a formal presentation and letters of reference. 

Interior decorators

Interior Design Diplomas

The purpose of the Bachelor of Interior Design program is to develop graduates who combine research and critical thinking to generate creative solutions that support human behaviour within the interior environment.

Students will work on studio projects that include healthcare environments, ageing in place, multi-use designs, and public spaces. Aspects of cultural histories, socioeconomics, human behaviour, sustainability and global citizenship will be explored and incorporated into their design solutions. Students will expand their knowledge of related fields through discussions with building specialists in electrical, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC trades. The program includes a field study component where students will explore a location of interest for 8 – 10 days as part of the program. In addition, students will take business and communications courses to develop leadership, marketing and professional written and oral communication skills. Students will also choose several general education electives to complete their Bachelor’s Degree.

Interior Design: Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor of Interior Design (IDSN) program provides students wishing to pursue a professional career in interior design with a four-year intensive education focused on the built environment. KPU's Interior Design degree has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 2000. As the first accredited program in British Columbia, our CIDA accreditation continues to ensure that our curriculum meets and exceeds industry standards and helps students build the foundation to become a registered interior designer.

Interior Design: Bachelor's Degree- Major or Honours

The Bachelor of Interior Design combines theory with specialized knowledge and the development of proficiencies relative to the profession of interior design. The program provides a balanced range of theoretical, intellectual, communication, experiential, applied and other skills, needed to deal effectively with the responsibilities of interior design professional life. The interior design curriculum features lecture, studio, critique, and computer lab instruction; independent and collaborative projects; formal and informal presentations; field trips; an internship and a final major project spanning two semesters.

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