Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design

SUMMARY

Level
Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration
3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 30,521 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

Overview

As the Maldives is a rapidly growing country with the urbanisation of new resorts and hotels there is a need for ensuring that the infrastructures are designed and built considering the safety and health of the interior environment. Interior Design takes into consideration basic human needs and aspirations for living through its expressions of style, structure, function and form. The course is aimed at all Maldivians who have interest in the field of expanding their knowledge and skill as Interior designers and want to be practicing personnel in this area.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) 2 passes in GCE A' level /HSC OR
  • ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field; OR
  • iii) Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study target program

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARC117
Interior Design 1 (CORE)
1,245
ARC101
Architectural Communication 1 (CORE)
996
ARC111
Environment & Culture 1 (CORE)
996
BES101
Building Materials (CORE)
996
BES105
Construction 1 (CORE)
996
ENG015
English for Academic Purpose (CORE)
Semester Total63
5,229

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARC119
Interior Design 2 (CORE)
1,245
ARC103
Architectural Communication 2 (CORE)
996
ARC113
Environment & Culture 2 (CORE)
996
BES117
Building Science 1 (CORE)
996
BES107
Construction 2 (CORE)
996
DHI113
Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)
Semester Total63
5,229

Semester 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARC211
Interior Design 3 (CORE)
1,245
ARC203
Architectural Communication 3 (CORE)
996
BES211
Environment & Culture 3 (CORE)
996
BES221
Professional Practice 1 (CORE)
996
BES103
Building Services 1 (CORE)
996
Semester Total63
5,229

Semester 4

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARC213
Interior Design 4 (CORE)
1,245
ARC205
Architectural Communication 4 (CORE)
996
BES251
Building Science 2 (CORE)
996
ARC215
Color Theory (CORE)
996
Elective (ELECTIVE)
996
Semester Total63
5,229

Semester 5

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARC309
Interior Design 5 (CORE)
1,245
ARC 303
Architectural Communication 5 (CORE)
996
CAP301
Furniture Design workshop (CORE)
996
ARC311
Research Methodology (CORE)
996
BES339
Building Science 3 (CORE)
996
Semester Total63
5,229

Semester 6

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARC313
Interior Design 6 (CORE)
1,660
ARC315
Directed Research (CORE)
1,660
MGT231
Project Management (CORE)
1,056
Semester Total52
4,376
Course Total 367 CP
Total: 30,521

Careers

This skill will open opportunities for self-employment as interior designers in the country or work in design firms.