Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
About this programme
The B.Sc. Interior Design students will undertake the same courses in the foundation level with other students in the B.Sc. Landscape Design, Graphic Design and Fashion Design programmes. The foundation of the programme introduces students to the multi-disciplinary fundamentals of design across different facets of design, such as techniques in form-making and conceptual visualisation. The design elements progressively increase in depth and complexity over the next three years with the introduction of the interior specialisation area interwoven with research, skills and visualisation to enhance the academics with profession-specific requirements.
Entry requirements
Admission into the programme is open to SSSCE/WASSCE, HND graduates, GCE and Mature applicants: 1. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Holders/Graduates: Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus any three (3) elective subjects; 2. West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Holders/Graduates: 3. Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus any three (3) elective subjects. 4. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Holders/Graduates: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Besides, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects (or its equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students). 5. HND Holders/Graduates: 6. Applicants with at least 2nd Class Lower Division HND or an equivalent certificate in a design-related programme from any recognised University or Polytechnic will be admitted to Level 200 of the programme. The applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. 7. Mature Applicants: - The applicant must provide an inductor letter from employer or show any - other proof of employment-related to the intended area of study; - The applicant must be at least 25 years old; The applicant must show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth - date; - Holders of WASSCE, SSSCE or any other nationally recognised standard - High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside WAEC’s aegis) who do not qualify for direct entry but are 25 years of age or above. - The applicant must pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test) and a selection interview conducted for short-listed candidates. Instead of the examination, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognised standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside WAEC’s aegis). a. Foreign applicants - The applicant must have qualifications equivalent to WASSCE, SSSCE, - OND, or GCE ’A’ Level to be considered for admission or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside WAEC’s aegis). - All foreign qualifications are to be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission. - Applicants should have their results translated into English - Applicants should be able to read and write in English. - Applicants may also be required to pass an entrance examination and an interview.
Career prospects
**Career Opportunities** - Interior Design Researcher. - Furniture Designer. - Visual Merchandizer. - Retail Designer. - Set and Production Designer. - Colors and Materials Specialist. - Professional Interior Renderer. - Specifications Writer. - Events Planner / Stylist and Manager. - Floral Designer. - Interior Design Manager. - Interior Design Copywriter.