New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) (Level 5)

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

21 February 2022
Study options

Full-time and part-time
Length

Full-time 40 weeks, consisting of 34 teaching weeks and 6 weeks of study breaks
Total credits

120
Fees

$7,528

A Compulsory Student Services Fee also applies ($240 for fulltime students).
Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection. View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ3665

Discover your future as an interior designer.

The New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design, Residential will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in interior design with a specific focus on skills and industry knowledge required in the development and communication of interior design solutions for residential spaces.

Career pathways could include professional residential décor/design consultant, a design stylist or project coordinator, a consultant in specialist trade showrooms and design stores, a consultant in kitchen and bathroom design, the New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design, Residential could also offer the opportunity to start your own business.

Interior design

Experience Interior Design at NMIT through this short video.

Meet Sarmya

Sarmya Clayton teaches Interior Design at NMIT.

She brings experience as a commercial interior designer in Dubai, as well as designing for education and maritime industry.

Key information for students

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements Learn more
Academic requirements: NCEA Level 2 OR Equivalent academic achievement Alternative Requirements: Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate). English language requirements: If English is not the applicant s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in each band), Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills
Detailed requirements
More information about entry to this qualification

Duration Learn more

1 Year

Tuition fees

	Annual	Total qualification
Student fees Learn more	$7,528	$7,528
Government tuition subsidy Learn more	$9,803	$9,803
TOTAL Learn more	$17,331	$17,331
Compulsory Student Services Fee
Student loan information Learn more	StudyLink

Student success Learn more

Successful course completions

93%

National Graduate Outcomes Learn more

3 years after completion
Median earnings Learn more	$41,818
Earnings range Learn more	$33,456 - $48,479
In employment Learn more	73%
In further study Learn more	19%
On a benefit Learn more	N/A