LaSalle College Vancouver
Interior Design: Bachelor of Applied Design Degree (BAppDes)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Vancouver
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Interior Design: Bachelor of Applied Design Degree (BAppDes) at LaSalle College Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.
Student life (indicative)
Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene. The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Interior Design: Bachelor of Applied Design Degree (BAppDes)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Interior Design: Bachelor of Applied Design Degree (BAppDes) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Interior Design: Bachelor of Applied Design Degree (BAppDes)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene. The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.
- Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene.
- The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Beach lifestyle
- Diverse international food scene
- Ski & mountain access
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.
- Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,443/month (housing $1,533, food $480, transport $145). The most expensive city in Canada — offset by the world's best urban outdoor lifestyle.
- Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,443/month (housing $1,533, food $480, transport $145).
- The most expensive city in Canada — offset by the world's best urban outdoor lifestyle.