#1 Diploma in Interior & Architecture Design Course College

School of Built Environment

Equator College School of Built Environment is a leading provider of education in the built environment in Malaysia. Our programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a variety of careers in architecture, interior design, and construction.

We offer a wide range of programs, including Diplomas and Bachelor's degrees. Our programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and are recognized by employers around the world.

We have a strong faculty of experienced and qualified academics who are passionate about teaching and learning. We also have state-of-the-art facilities, including a design studio, architectural technology and a library.

Our graduates are in high demand by employers. They are known for their creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the built environment, then Equator College School of Built Environment is the perfect place for you.

Here are some of the key benefits of studying at Equator College School of Built Environment:

Accredited programs by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Experienced and qualified faculty
State-of-the-art facilities
Strong industry links
In-demand graduates

If you are interested in learning more about Equator College School of Built Environment, please visit or contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Vision

To be the leading school in the fields of built environment and emerging engineering technologies.

Mission

To provide experiential learning for students to practice ethical leadership and professional responsibilities while stimulating innovation and creativity in architectural, engineering and construction industries.

Diploma In Interior Design

Course Detail

The Diploma in Interior Design course is designed to provide students the opportunity to study all aspects of Interior Design, Spatial Design, and Furniture Design. Students are trained to develop functional, creative, and attractive designs for residential and commercial interior projects.

The course emphasises skills in analysing design problems so as to produce creative and technically proficient designs that can be communicated through both the computer technology and traditional media. Students are also taught the theoretical and historical aspects of art and architecture, building technology, project management, and professional practice which will prepare them for a professional career in the field of interior design.

Study trips are included in the course to broaden students’ awareness of contemporary development in built environment. The course adopts Building Information Modeling (BIM), the latest methodology and computer-aided design technologies to enhance student learning experience making it suitable for the modern industry.

Programme Code

R3/214/4/0028 (30 MEI 2027) / MQA (A 8155)

Duration

3 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Financial Assistance & Scholarship

PTPTN, EPF & Equator College

Entry Requirement

Malaysian Student

Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE/ ‘O’ level with 3 credits; OR
Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE.

International Student

Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher

Course Components

Practical and Theory

Internship / Industry Training

12 Weeks/ 3 Months

Awarded

Diploma in Interior Design

Intake

January / May / September

Note: Candidates are required to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM/O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of 2nd Semester.

Programme Module

Drawing
2 Dimensional Design
Colours studies
Basic Photography
History of Art
Sketching workshop
Basic Computer Graphic
Presentation Technique
English for Designer
English for Business Communication
Major Discipline: Introduction to Interior Design
Minor Discipline: Elective
Architecture Renovation

Building By Law
Building Construction
Building Material
Building Information Modelling: Essentials
Computer Aided Design and Drafting I, II, III
Construction Management and Professionalism
Furniture Design I, II, III
History of Architecture
Interior Design I, II, III, IV
Principles of Design
Sustainable Building Design & Services
MPU 1, 2, 3, 4
Internship

Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

Partner Universities

Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.

Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.

The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.

University

Awarded

Universiti Sains Malaysia, MAL

BSc (Hons) in Architecture

Middlesex University, London UK

BA in Interior Architecture
BA in Interior Design

University of Hertfordshire, UK

BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture & Design

University of Wolverhampton, UK

BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture and Property Development

Griffith University, AUS

BDes Interior Environments