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Consider asking questions such as:
• Is it an accredited qualification?
• Does the institution offer a diploma or a degree?
• What are the admission requirements?
• Does the institution offer postgraduate
qualifications?
• Will the qualification be accepted at another
institution for postgraduate studies?
• Does the institution have quality assurance
mechanisms in place?
• What academic support does the institution offer?
• What facilities, i.e. libraries, relevant computer
software, etc., does the institution offer?
• How well does the industry regard the graduates Ilse Prinsloo
from a particular institution? Head of Department: Interior Design
• Does the institution have an alumni network? University of Johannesburg
To be registered at the IID you must have a qualification
from a registered educational institution. As an Interior
Architect, an applicant must have a Master’s Degree in
Interior Design from a registered educational institute.
It is wise to attend exhibitions to view the student
works from different institutions. Many institutions also
allow prospective students to visit their facilities to ask
staff members and students about their programme's
teaching philosophy and the types of modules offered.
Keep a lookout for invitations to Open Days. dw

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