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Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling)

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia · Sydney, Australia · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

2 years accelerated full-time (six trimesters)

Tuition / year

A$63,258 (≈ ₹41.1 lakh)

Intakes

February; June; September

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Course overview

Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia in Sydney, Australia. It takes 2 years accelerated full-time (six trimesters), with intakes in February; June; September.

Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityWhitehouse Institute of Design, Australia (Private)
LocationSydney, Australia
CourseBachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling)
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration2 years accelerated full-time (six trimesters)
Tuition per yearA$63,258 (≈ ₹41.1 lakh)
IntakesFebruary; June; September
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 79–93

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is A$63,258 a year, about ₹41.1 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly A$126,516 (≈ ₹82.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026 international fee schedule (no 2027 international schedule published yet): A$21,086 per trimester, A$126,516 for the whole course. The schedule places trimesters 1–3 in one year and 4–6 in the next, so one year is 3 × A$21,086 = A$63,258. Fees are reviewed each year.

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.

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Career 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 Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • An overseas senior school certificate equivalent to an Australian Year 12 (completed in the current or previous two years); no ATAR needed.
  • A creative portfolio of 4–6 pieces, a 300-word motivational statement and an interview.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 when they apply; some may be asked for a 1,000-word literacy task.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 79–93.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS Academic6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
TOEFL79–93
Study in EnglishEarlier study taught, examined and assessed in English can be accepted instead of a test.
PTENot listed on the international entry page; ask Whitehouse before booking.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: February; June; September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Australia

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Passport
  • Latest academic transcripts (Class 12 mark sheet; degree transcripts for the master's)
  • Creative portfolio
  • Motivational statement (bachelor's) or project proposal (master's)
  • CV
  • IELTS or TOEFL result, or proof of earlier study in English

About Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia

Whitehouse Institute of Design is a private design school with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It teaches an accelerated two-year Bachelor of Design in fashion design, interior design, or creative direction and styling, plus diplomas, an associate degree and a Master of Design. Teaching is studio-based and builds a portfolio for the design industry.

Its international entry page covers the Bachelor of Design and the Master of Design. International fees are published for the Bachelor of Design only (2026 schedule); the Master of Design international fee for 2027 is listed as 'TBC'. Applications go directly to Whitehouse and need a creative portfolio and an interview.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling) at Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia?

The tuition for international students is A$63,258 a year (about ₹41.1 lakh). 2026 international fee schedule (no 2027 international schedule published yet): A$21,086 per trimester, A$126,516 for the whole course. The schedule places trimesters 1–3 in one year and 4–6 in the next, so one year is 3 × A$21,086 = A$63,258. Fees are reviewed each year. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling)?

The course takes 2 years accelerated full-time (six trimesters).

What English score do I need?

IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 79–93. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: February; June; 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.

  1. Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia: Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Whitehouse: home page (opens in a new tab)
  3. Whitehouse: fees and FEE-HELP (opens in a new tab)
  4. Whitehouse: 2026 Bachelor of Design international fee schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
  5. Whitehouse: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)

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