Bachelor in Interior Design Engineering

• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)-UK has granted international accreditation to the Interior Design Engineering Program.
• Interior Design Engineering Program is placed at level 8 based on Bahrain National Qualification Framework (NQF) standards.
• BIDE Obtained full confidence in Academic Program Review conducted by The Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA).

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136 credit hours, divided into 8 semesters (4 years).

Bachelor in Interior Design Engineering Study Plan (Click to download).

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1. Applicant must have a high-school certificate or an equivalent, or a certificate from applied technical or industrial institutes or an equivalent, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
2. The high-school certificates must be in one of the following branches- Science, Commercial, Industrial, with a GPA of no less than 60%.
3. Applicants with GPA equal to or greater than 60% must sit for, and pass in placement tests, and if they fail, they must enroll in relevant preparatory courses, noting that:

• • While enrolling in preparatory courses(s), students are not allowed to enroll in the program courses, but they can enroll in the University Requirement Courses (if there are no prerequisites for such courses). After passing the preparatory courses, students can enroll in program courses.
  • All preparatory courses are of (3) credit hours.

The following are the placement tests for Bachelor’s in Interior Design Engineering Program and relevant preparatory course(s) to be enrolled in, if applicants fail in placement test(s):

• • Knowledge and Skills in Interior Design:

Pass Mark for “Knowledge and Skills in Interior design” test is 65%. If the Applicant scores less than 65%, s/he is required to enroll in and pass the Preparatory Course (IND011 Introduction to Knowledge and Skills in Interior Design).                    

• • Basic Engineering Mathematics:

Pass Mark for Mathematics test is 65%. If the Applicant scores less than 65%, s/he is required to enroll in the Preparatory Course (MTH015 Basic Mathematics for Engineering).

• • Computer Skills:

Pass Mark for Computer Skills test is 65%. If the Applicant scores less than 65%, s/he is required to enroll in the Preparatory Course (CS011 Computer Skills).

• • English Language Proficiency:

Pass Mark for English Language Proficiency test is 65%. If the Applicant scores 40% to less than 65%, s/he is required to enroll in the following Preparatory Course (ENG016 Foundation English 2). If the Applicant scores less than 40%, s/he is required to enroll in the following two Preparatory Courses (ENG015 Foundation English 1 and ENG016 Foundation English 2).

Applicants with GPA less than 60% shall directly enroll in a preparatory program that includes the following preparatory courses:

• • IND011 – Introduction to Knowledge and Skills in Interior Design,
  • MTH015 – Basic Mathematics for Engineering,
  • CS011- Computer Skills,
  • ENG015 – Foundation English 1,
  • ENG016 – Foundation English 2.

The Program is offered over a period of 4 years with 136 total credits, as follows:

First Year:  In year 1, the students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the design process, technologies, and relevant engineering theories. They will be able to deploy basic manual drawing skills, design research, verbal and written communication skills. Students will enroll in courses such as Material Physics and Properties, Introduction to Engineering, Human Factors in Design, Architectural Drawing and Drafting, Design Research & Methods, etc.

Second Year: In year 2, the students will be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional, social, and environmental factors and digital drawing skills that affect the design of interior spaces within the built environment. Students will be able to consider and implement interior design construction technologies and mechanical engineering principles in the assigned design tasks. At the end of year 2, the students will engage in the first level of internship to pursue work experience within the interior design industry. Students will enroll in the following courses such as Digital Drafting Media, Thermodynamic & Fluid Mechanics, Interior Construction & Materials, Color & Lighting Design, Interior Design Engineering Studio I, Interior Design Engineering Studio II, Thermal Comfort & Indoor Air Quality, etc.

Third Year: In year 3, the students will be able to deal with more complex interior design projects to ensure that they are able to incorporate previously developed knowledge and skills with emphases on technical, sustainability, economical electrical system for interiors, plumbing system and fixture feasibility factors that affect the design solutions and decisions. The Courses offered this year are such as Interior Design Engineering Studio III, Modern & Contemporary Design, BIM for Interior Design Detailing, Sustainability Engineering & Design, Interior Design Engineering Studio IV, Engineering Economics & Management, etc.

Fourth Year: In year 4, the students will develop a more holistic and in-depth design experience, where they will be able to demonstrate versatile critical analysis, integrated problem-solving, and creative design solutions and decisions. Professional ethics and code of practice will be ensured, and the manufacturing of interior detailing will be reflected in multifaceted, complex design projects. The Courses offered this year are Interior Design Engineering Studio V, Product & Furniture Design, Smart & Sustainable Interiors, Professional Practice & Ethics, Building Codes & Regulations, Manufacturing of Interior Detailing, etc.

• • BHD100 per credit hour.

The Total amount before Discount BHD 13,600 and Gulf University provide to the student’s scholarship according to their high school GPA as shown in below tables:

Available Facilities Contributing to the IDE Program

• • Four Design Studios
  • Engineering Workshop
  • Fab Lab
  • Structural and Form Lab
  • Electrical Circuit Lab
  • Construction Lab
  • Material Testing Lab
  • Thermo-Fluid Lab
  • General Computer Labs
  • Classrooms
  • Lecture Hall
  • Seminar Room
  • Open Space Lecture Zone 1
  • Open Space Lecture Zone 2
  • Auditorium
  • Library Resources
  • Electronic Library Resources

Gulf University local bachelor graduates are eligible to study Master degree in any local university.

The IDE program contains two internships (Internship I and Internship II). In the first one, the student should complete 100 hours after finishing 40% of the IDE credit hours. For the second internship, the student should complete 200 hours after completing 60% of the IDE credit hours. Every student takes up an assigned task related to their field of study in a firm of relevant specialization under the guidance of an internal faculty and the supervision of an external field supervisor. As for the internship, 40% of the marks are assessed by the field supervisor, 30% by the academic supervisor, and 30% by the internship jury panel.

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