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

Locations and dates
No start dates are currently available. Register to be informed when new dates are added.
Study options

Full-time study
Length

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

120
Fees

Not available in 2024

A Student Service Fee applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.

N.B. The 2026 SSF final fee is currently subject to consultation with learners.
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.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

NCEA Level 2

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(external link):