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Bachelor of Design with Major in Spatial and Interior Design

Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

New Zealand,Auckland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 42,692/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

New Zealand, Auckland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2000

Total Students: 17,950 +

Int. Students: 5,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Overview
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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Design with Major in Spatial and Interior Design

Program Overview

Want a career in design? The Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi m? te Hoahoa will help you turn your creative ideas into reality in a studio-based environment with excellent facilities.

Study design with us and we’ll help you turn your creative ideas into reality. AUT's design degree responds to the changing nature of design careers by focusing on the connections between different design disciplines, the importance of m?tauranga M?ori, and new and emergent technologies.

You’ll become familiar with the growing ethical and moral responsibilities of design professionals, and will be ready to use your design skills to create a better future.

Major: Spatial and Interior Design

Spatial and interior designers create places for people to live, work, play and imagine. Study the Spatial and Interior Design major to prepare for a career designing interiors, furniture, exhibitions, outdoor spaces, retail environments or art installations.

As a spatial and interior design student, you unlock the potential of places by designing spatial and interior environments that support, influence, and transform how we live now and into the future. You’ll learn from an expert team who has been teaching spatial and interior designers for nearly forty years.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
feb 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,692 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 15.0 Minimum Reading - 15.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 60%

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Spatial designer/interior designer
Event and experience designer
Designing for stage and film
Furniture design
Retail design

Scholarships

International scholarships

There are many scholarships for international students who want to study at AUT. Find out more about the scholarships for international students you can apply for to support your studies at AUT.

Apply now for these international scholarships for Semester 2, 2025

International scholarships for specific regions

The AUT International Scholarships – South Asia, Southeast Asia, North Asia - Semester 2, 2025 Intake recognise and support high-achieving international students as they begin their journey towards becoming great graduates of AUT.

These scholarships are for international students from:

South Asia: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives. More information
Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. More information.
North Asia: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea. More information.

International scholarships by AUT faculty

The AUT International Scholarships – Semester 2, 2025 intake are available to support high-achieving international students as they begin their study in eligible programmes in the following faculties and schools.

AUT Business School: For Diploma in Business or Bachelor of Business programmes. More information
Faculty of Culture and Society: For specific undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. More information
Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies: For undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. More information
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences: For undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including specific Master of Philosophy scholarships. More information

Work Permit

PGWP

With the coming of the new regulations, the New Zealand government has taken significant steps for international students. According to their pedagogy, students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a one year work visa, the students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications outside Auckland with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a two year work visa the ones who have completed Level 7 or above get a three year work visa. Elaborate information on the visa is given on the dedicated institutional websites.
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