Course overview
Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at LCI Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. It takes 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus, with intakes in February; May; September.
LCI Melbourne is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | LCI Melbourne (Private) |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Course | Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major) |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Arts, Design & Media |
| Duration | 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus |
| Tuition per year | A$20,000 (≈ ₹13 lakh) |
| Intakes | February; May; September |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE) |
Interested in Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is A$20,000 a year, about ₹13 lakh.
LCI fee calculator, international student, February 2027 start: AUD 200 per credit point, AUD 60,000 for 300 credit points (3.0 EFTSL over 6 trimesters); shown per full-time year of study load. AUD 200 registration fee extra
Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Graduate employment
53%
Full-time employment rate
Highly skilled jobs
51%
Employed in a managerial or professional occupation
Average (median) salary
A$63,200
≈ ₹41.1 lakh a year
Median annual full-time salary, about 4-6 months after course completion, domestic undergraduates
Job roles
- Architect
- Architectural technologist
- Interior and spatial designer
- Urban designer
- Town planner
- CAD technician
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Ferrovial
Arcadis
Gensler
HOK
Acciona
Populous
AECOM
Arup
Jacobs
WSP
Eligibility
General entry requirements at LCI Melbourne for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification, such as Class 12.
- Bachelor of Design Arts applicants also have an Admission Consultation after applying.
- You must be 18 or older when the course starts.
- You can apply online or through an agent. LCI Melbourne also considers credit for previous study (recognition of prior learning).
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall with no skills band below 5.5 (Bachelor of Design Arts and Bachelor of Business and Innovation). |
| Other tests | LCI Melbourne accepts an equivalent TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge (CAE) score; its course pages do not give the exact scores. |
| Duolingo | Not mentioned on the course pages we checked. |
Intakes
This course starts in: February; May; September.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in AustraliaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Proof of English (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or CAE)
- A$50 application fee; a A$200 registration fee when you accept the offer
- Deposit equal to two trimesters' tuition to confirm enrolment (amount shown in the offer letter)
About LCI Melbourne
LCI Melbourne is a small private Institute of Higher Education in Collingwood, an inner-city Melbourne suburb known for street art and food. It was previously called the Australian Academy of Design and is now part of LCI Education, a group of 12 institutions on five continents. Its bachelor's and diploma programmes are accredited by TEQSA. On campus, international students can take the Bachelor of Design Arts (majors in interior design, graphic and digital design, fashion and costume design, and visual art) and the Bachelor of Business and Innovation. Its higher education diplomas are taught online.
Indian students look at LCI Melbourne for studio-based design degrees with three intakes a year and no ATAR requirement. Design Arts applicants have an admission consultation. Its online fee calculator shows the same international tuition for each on-campus bachelor's course from February 2027: AUD 200 per credit point, or AUD 60,000 for the 300-point degree. It is not a university and is not in world rankings.
Similar courses
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- Diploma of 3D AnimationAcademy of Interactive Technology1 year full time (Sydney or Melbourne) · A$23,000 / year
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More courses at LCI Melbourne
- Bachelor of Business and Innovation6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus · A$20,000 / year
- Bachelor of Design Arts (Graphic and Digital Design major)6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus · A$20,000 / year
- Bachelor of Design Arts (Fashion and Costume Design major)6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus · A$20,000 / year
- Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Art major)6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus · A$20,000 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major) at LCI Melbourne?
The tuition for international students is A$20,000 a year (about ₹13 lakh). LCI fee calculator, international student, February 2027 start: AUD 200 per credit point, AUD 60,000 for 300 credit points (3.0 EFTSL over 6 trimesters); shown per full-time year of study load. AUD 200 registration fee extra. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major)?
The course takes 6 trimesters (300 credit points, 3.0 EFTSL), full-time on campus.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL, PTE or CAE). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: February; May; September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.