Program Overview

BA (Hons) Interior Design

The BA (Hons) Interior Design course focuses on how design responds to the surrounding environment, exploring design interventions in existing buildings and neglected spaces with a hands-on approach to crafting their interiors.

About

Our interior design course introduces students to the varied nature of three-dimensional design, linking studio practice with historical, cultural, and critical contexts. The course aims to develop specialist knowledge, professional practice skills, and creativity in interior design, with a focus on human, social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

Details

The course is typically three years long, with an optional placement year. The tuition fees for UK students are ｣9,790 per year, while international students pay ｣18,150 per year.

Year 1

In the first year, students create innovative, practical, and future-focused spaces, gaining hands-on understanding of processes, materials, and construction using traditional and digital fabrication methods.

Core Modules

• FAPY100: Stage 1 Placement Preparation (0 credits)
• IND400: Interior Discovery, Exploration, Enquiry and Culture (80 credits)
• TDD400: Introduction to Studio and Workshop Practice (20 credits)
• TDD450: Design Carousel 1 (20 credits)

Year 2

In the second year, students begin to shape their career path by working on design projects to establish their skills as designers, exploring methods, ideas, and themes, and gaining a deeper understanding of the design industry.

Core Modules

• IND500: Interior Specialist Exploration and Culture (40 credits)
• IND501: Interior Specialist Skills and Progression (40 credits)
• TDD550: Design Carousel 2 (20 credits)
• TDD560: Common Challenge: Interdisciplinary Design (20 credits)
• TDD500: Stage 2 Placement Preparation (0 credits)

Optional Placement Year

Students can undertake an international exchange or placement, which provides an opportunity for professional training and gaining relevant external experience.

Core Modules

• TDD651: Design Industry Placement / Exchange

Final Year

In the final year, students work on their major project and dissertation, taking their specialism deeper and developing an individual philosophy.

Core Modules

• TDD606: External Factors and Feasibility (40 credits)
• TDD607: Major Project (40 credits)
• ADA601: Research Project

Optional Modules

• IND600: Interior Consolidation (20 credits)
• TDD600: Extended Dissertation (20 credits)

Experience

The course offers a range of experiences, including live projects with real clients, industry placements, and exhibitions of student work.

Careers

Graduates from this course go on to a variety of careers, including working at top design firms, running their own businesses, freelancing, or moving into teaching and research.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for UK students are ｣9,790 per year, while international students pay ｣18,150 per year. There are also additional costs for equipment, materials, and placement fees.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for this course is 104 UCAS points, with a minimum of two A levels or equivalent qualifications. Applicants are also required to submit a portfolio and may be invited for an informal interview.

English Language Requirements

To be accepted onto the course, students must have a suitable English language qualification, such as IELTS or TOEFL.

International Students

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or an agent in their country. The University also offers foundation and pre-masters programs for international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements.