Taylor's University

Overview of Diploma in Interior Design in Taylor's University Malaysia

The Diploma in Interior Design programme is designed to prepare students to create functional and dynamic interior spaces, public places, homes or offices. 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Students will develop an understanding of principles and practice of contemporary construction technology, and be instilled with capabilities such as space planning, creative problem-solving, communication and understanding of design issues.

The programme includes a 6-month industrial training locally or abroad which will enable them to redefine and create dynamic and contemporary interior spaces for a variety of requirements.

• YEAR 1 

Semester 1

• Core Modules
• Interior Design Studio I
• Interior Design Studio I
• English
• MPU2
• MPU3

Semester 2

• Core Modules
• Interior Design Studio II
• Design Communication II
• Interior Design Technology I
• Computer-Aided Design I
• Short Semester 3

Core Modules

• Architecture History
• MPU1

YEAR 2 

Semester 4

• Core Modules
• Interior Design Studio III
• Interior Design Technology II
• Computer-Aided Design II
• MPU4

Semester 5

• Core Modules
• Final Design Project
• Interior Design Technology III
• Working Drawings

Short Semester 6

• Core Modules
• Office Practice

YEAR 3 

• Core Modules
• Industrial Training (5 months as per MQA Req)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITE

Students with a pass in SPM/ O-Level/ SVM or equivalent with min. 3 credits must pass the interview and Virtual Aptitude Test (VAT).

without a Pass Art subject in SPM or equivalent must pass the Visual Aptitude Test (VAT) / Drawing Test / Interview / have a design portfolio review.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Pass with min. 3 credits with a pass in Bahasa Melayu and History

• O-Level

Pass with min. 3 credits

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 3Bs

• Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, it will be your stepping stone to embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Design Assistant
• Draftsperson
• Furniture Designer
• Site Supervisor
• 3-D Visualiser
• Graphic Designer
• In-house Designer
• Facility Manager