Diploma in Interior Design (Level 6)

Students will learn current industry skills from practising interior designers using the latest industry technologies. From the conceptual stages, through to fully resolved proposals, students will use manual and technical drawing, as well as digital programmes.

The work students do will be for real clients with most projects involving industry or community groups. Work experience is undertaken in the final year which may lead to full-time employment.

Guest speakers regularly provide inspiration and insight to current industry practice, as do on-site industry visits.

14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in each of 3 subjects or equivalent, or 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects (including English and/or Mathematics, Practical Art, Technology or Design) or equivalent, or Successfully completed the Certificate in Media Arts programme, or equivalent

Please submit a portfolio​ with your application. It should reflect your creative ability and inclination, and will be examined for presentation as well as design. You should provide a cohesive package with explanatory text, giving evidence of your attention to detail as well as your passion for interior design. Guidelines​ are available for putting together a portfolio.

Special admission may be granted to candidates aged 20 years or over who do not meet the specified entry requirements. These candidates may be required to demonstrate an ability to successfully complete the programme.

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.

Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.

At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.

Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us.  Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.