Our accredited career courses are highly practical, industry focused and internationally recognised by the interiors industry. Learn from practising designers, study cutting edge content and graduate with a professional portfolio of work.

You don’t need any previous experience for our courses just a passion for interiors and the desire to succeed. We have two main intakes per year so you can enrol to join us in January or July.

What makes our School different?
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We’re not a university, we’re a proudly vocational school. This means we can deliver an affordable, fast paced education that focuses on the real world skills you’ll need to work in interiors. Our courses are developed in consultation with the industry and delivered by experienced professionals. Our Careers Coach is on hand from day one to provide personal mentoring, internships and job opportunities.

Find our studios in the
heart of St Leonards

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Located just 15 minutes by train from the CBD, Sydney Design School is nestled in St Leonards, a suburb renowned for it’s design, lighting and furniture stores. Our School simulates a real design practice with nine studios, two computer labs, a custom designed breakout space and outdoor balcony area.

Our unique philosophy

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We believe a high quality education starts with the fundamentals. We begin with the core principles of design and gradually build your skills and confidence. We’re passionate about small classes and hands-on learning delivered by experienced Interior Designers, Architects and Artists. Our Certificate IV course lays the foundations of residential interior decoration and can be credited into our Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Pathways to a degree

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If you have your heart set on an interior architecture degree we now offer a pathway to university. Sydney Design School and UNSW Sydney have partnered to offer graduates of the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Interior Design the opportunity to apply for direct entry into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons) saving them 12 months and 18 months of study respectively.

What will I receive?
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When you study with Sydney Design School you’ll receive a nationally accredited and internationally recognised qualification. Our career courses are developed by industry professionals and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority, the Government’s national regulator for vocational education. Our Diploma courses are recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.

How do I apply?
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If you’re interested in joining us on campus follow the link below to apply and pay securely online.  You can secure your place in our Certificate IV course today. If you’ve chosen a Diploma course, you can apply online now, we’ll organise an informal interview before a payment is made.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email our team info@sydneydesignschool.com.au or call +61 2 9437 1902