QUESTION |
CAT – INTERIOR DESIGN DIPLOMA PROGRAM |
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM |
| Will I be able to practice Interior Design? | Yes | Yes |
| How soon can I work in the Industry? | 2 years | 4 years |
| Will I be able to write the NCIDQ Exam? | Yes | Yes |
| Can I become a member of a provincial Interior Design Association? | Yes-Associate Member | Yes-Registered Member |
| Do I need to be a Registered Interior Designer in BC in order to practice? | No | No |
| Student to instructor ratio? | 1/12 students | 1/20+ students |
| What is the average cost of tuition including living expenses?
* Numbers are approximate **Living expenses calculated at $1000/month |
$59,800
|
$76,000
Based on $250/credit at Kwantlen University |
| Do I have to take electives outside of my discipline? | No | Yes |
| Do I have to pay for parking, photocopying, and printing?
|
No*
*Extra fees apply if student limit is exceeded |
Yes
|
| How soon until I can start earning a living? | 2 years | 4 years |
| Graduation Rate?
|
89%*
*Based on previous 2 graduation classes |
85%
|
| Will I receive Industry and Instructor mentorship? | Yes | Yes |
| Do I receive work experience in the program? | Yes | Yes |
* Please note all numbers are approximate and are subject to change.
