Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)’s Wilson School of Design is a creative and industry-connected design school that supports students in building practical skills, professional portfolios, and real-world design knowledge. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, studio-based projects, small class environments, and industry connections, KPU helps students turn creativity into career-ready skills. One of its highlighted programs is the Bachelor of Interior Design, a four-year CIDA-accredited degree that prepares students for professional practice in interior design.
📐 Bachelor of Interior Design
Program Overview
- Length: 4-year intensive degree program
- Focus: Professional interior design and the built environment
- Career Goal: Helps students prepare for a professional career in interior design
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 2000
- Professional Pathway: Builds a strong foundation for students who want to become registered interior designers
- Learning Style: Simulates a real professional design environment
- Studio Experience: Uses a “virtual design studio” model with integrated courses and curriculum
- Skills Development: Emphasizes learning outcomes, practical skills, and essential design knowledge
In this program, student will be able to
- Develop both oral and written communication skills
- Learn and apply technical knowledge in interior design
- Study design theory and history
- Understand professional business practices in the design field
- Become a member of the Interior Designers Institute of BC
- Gain real industry experience through practical work in a design firm
- Apply classroom learning through Design Studio projects
- Visit design firms, suppliers, manufacturers, completed interior projects, museums, and art galleries
Career Opportunities
- Design Manager
- Estimated Salary: $95,000/annually
- Intermediate Interior Designer
- Estimated Salary: $70,000 – $80,000/annually
- Interior Designer
- Estimated Salary: $75,300/annually
Wilson School of Design – Interior Design Alum: Jaeda Drexhage
✨ KPU’s Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
The Merit Scholarship is created to recognize and reward international students with strong academic performance. It aims to reward the continuous academic excellence of international students, in order to help support their academic studies in the future.
- Award Amount: Each recipient receives CAD $5,000
Regional Entrance Scholarship
The Regional Entrance Scholarship is to recognize the academic achievement and successes for International Students from KPU’s key emerging markets.
- Award Amount: Each recipient receives CAD $5,000
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