Bachelor in Interior Design Engineering
Overview
The Interior Design Engineering program is unique in Bahrain since it interrelates engineering knowledge and skills with design aspects, processes and competencies. The program's interdisciplinary nature combines art, design, engineering and technology related to the interior design of the built environment. It reflects growing engineering and technology applications impacting design disciplines and practices contributing to sustainability.
The program is committed to graduate interior design engineers who are fit for the profession and can pursue higher studies in the field of interior design engineering and related disciplines. Graduates are empowered with the competencies and attributes needed for developing the profession and communities locally, regionally and globally. Students will develop their creative, critical and analytical skills and learn about life-long learning to enter the profession of interior design, engineering and related industries. The students will engage in design projects throughout their study progression, reinforced by a wide range of supportive courses to develop their written, verbal, and visual communications skills. In addition, they will establish a robust understanding of interior design's functional, aesthetic and social roles. They will broaden and deepen their awareness of construction and rehabilitation technologies, building services, and professional regulations implemented in interior spaces and furniture design and practice.
IET Accreditation Certificate
Key Facts
Duration
Full Time (4 Years): 136 Credit Hours
Credit Hours
136 Credit Hours
Degree
BSc
Delivery Mode
Full-time (on campus)
Online Delivery
Not available
Got Questions?
For questions regarding study and admissions
Phone
(+973) 1762 0092
admission@gulfuniversity.edu.bh
Address
Building 1888 Road 3024, Sanad 730, Kingdom of Bahrain
Highlights
- Interior Design Engineering Program offers a unique program in Bahrain within its multidisciplinary and technology-driven nature.
- Interior Design Engineering Program is aligned with Bahrain National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 8.
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)-UK has granted international accreditation to the Interior Design Engineering Program.
- The academic staff got a membership from the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- The program has a National Partnership with a number of well-known companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, such as Bahrain Fab Lab.
- The program has an international partnership with the International Council of Design (ICO-D).
Facilities:
- Four Design Studios
- Engineering Workshop
- Fab Lab
- Structural and Form Lab
- Electrical Circuit Lab
- Construction Lab
- Material Testing Lab
- Thermo-Fluid Lab
- Computer Labs
- Classrooms
- Lecture Hall
- Seminar Room
- Open Space Lecture Zones (2)
- Auditorium
- Library Resources
- Electronic Library Resources
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Graduate Attributes
- Knowledge and Passion for Design: Graduates will significantly appreciate their role as interior design engineers, reflecting their passion for design.
- Professionalism: Graduates will be able to professionally implement the gained knowledge in interior design and related engineering.
- Effective communication: Graduates will be able to communicate ideas effectively through different mediums.
- Team Playing: Graduates will have the ability to play a productive role as team members and leaders.
- Problem-Solving: Graduates will be familiarized with methods for tackling design and related technology and engineering problems and solving them.
- Lifelong learning: Graduates will be able to educate themselves and keep up to date with contemporary design and related technology and engineering movements.
- Sustainability Driven: Graduates will implement gained knowledge in incorporating sustainability ideas and technology in all aspects of their lives.
- Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will possess the habit of creative thinking about design and related technology and engineering problems or any other interior design-related matters.
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Careers & Employability
The program prepares competent graduates with 21st-century skills to be significant members of the engineering design team of interior design offices, architectural and engineering firms, interior fit out & furniture production and engineering consultant bureau of building services.
Career opportunities for Program Graduates:
- Interior and Spatial Design Engineer
- Furniture and Product Designer
- Production and Construction Consultant for Interior Design Projects
- Exhibition Designer
- Ambience Designer (Lighting, Acoustics, etc.)
- Space Planning and Project Consultant
- Professional in Building Information Modelling for Detailing and Project Management
- Building Services Engineering Consultant
Student Story
"Taking a work placement is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It enabled me to have the opportunity to look thoroughly into the HR industry, to develop an understanding of the structure, behaviour and working norms within an organisation, as well as improving my verbal and written communication skills."
"The placement has played a key role in determining what career I would like to pursue, I am now confident as to what I would like to do after graduating."
"This placement has also had a huge impact on my personal development – a year ago, I was a shy individual whereas now I am more confident and can see the transformation within myself."
Wejdan Salah
BSc Interior Design Engineering Graduate
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