Program Overview

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Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online)

Course Overview

Our society needs a new model of sustainable living in thriving and connected communities, and interior designers have a role to play, now more than ever, to resolve some of these challenges.

Taught by practising academic staff and with the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners on real-world scenarios, this Interior Design online degree gives you the freedom to craft your interior design future and test the bounds of what's possible to achieve in interior spaces.

You’ll be designing for positive impact, creating sustainable interior solutions while working on current challenges and delivering forward-thinking projects, such as immersive, interactive experiences and environments.

Why Study This Course at Falmouth?

• Join a global community of creatives and collaborate on local and global design scenarios
• Be supported to take risks and pursue disruptive approaches to real-world problems
• Learn technical and business skills from industry-savvy professional tutors with a wealth of commercial expertise across the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors of Interior Design
• Foster sustainable approaches to interior design, from strategy through to materiality, construction methods, and applications

Course Details

On this online Interior Design course, you will develop the skills needed to counter current design challenges, respond to societal and economic shifts and trends in the development of innovative solutions that commercial design thrives on.

You will employ both fine detail approaches and large-scale planning strategies to deliver design projects using industry-recognised computer-aided design (CAD) and presentation software.

Through collaboration and responding to industry-informed briefs, you will develop a professional identity that sets you up for employment within an interior design practice or to develop your own start-up.

Course Study Options

• On this accelerated online Interior Design degree, you’ll have the opportunity to gain a BA(Hons) degree over two years full-time or three years part-time.
• From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details:
  • Full-time course details
  • Part-time course details

Stage One

You will be challenged to respond to real-world design scenarios, and consider the role of commercial space, client, and user-centric requirements with a focus on the hospitality and leisure sectors. You will be introduced to core skills and theories within the Interior Design discipline.

Online workshops in 2D and 3D hand drawing and sketching, 2D CAD, and presentation software will introduce you to the tools and conventions of the design industry and enable you to develop your own means of effectively communicating your ideas.

You will begin to experiment with the vast array of materials available to interior designers to create compelling colour designs, materials, and finish palettes which will enhance your spatial concepts. You will also learn about sustainability and the application of sustainable approaches and ethical practices in your design work.

Modules

• Interior Design Toolbox
• From Unsustainability to Sustainability
• Sustainable and Ethical Luxury
• Materiality: Surface and Texture

Stage Two

Commercial design thrives on the ‘new’. Through a series of selected projects, you will be encouraged to challenge the norm through originality and being ‘disruptive’. You will consider the psychology of space and changing consumer behaviour in developing design solutions to current societal challenges, as well as extending your understanding of sustainable working methods and approaches to specification.

Detail design will be introduced, showing how a design concept moves from the idea into built reality, while also learning how building regulations impact on design proposals and how building services are integrated into a design solution. Lighting design will also be introduced. Workshops in 3D digital software will help you to refine and present your ideas in a professional manner.

Modules

• Brandscape: Experiential Interiors
• Detail Design: Bespoke
• Re-imaging Retail
• Collaborate

Stage Three

Pursue your preferred pathway in Interior Design and challenge yourself by asking: ‘what can interior design be?’ Liaise with industry professionals and design mentors in your final major project to create a career-launching portfolio.

You will create your own professional identity and online presence, developing your project management skills and business awareness, including cost control, fee structures, and timelines. Advanced 3D CAD workshops will allow you to create immersive, interactive experiences and environments.

Modules

• Future Environments: Work, Rest and Play
• Professional Practice
• Career Portfolio
• Professional Identity

Learning and Support

• How Online Study Works
• What Will My Study Hours Be?
• What Does Accelerated Study Mean?

Assessment

The BA Interior Design course employs a variety of assessment strategies over the course of the year. These include the submission of digital portfolios of work, online presentations, reports, and a major practice project.

Your summative (final) assessments occur at the end of each module, usually at the end of the study block. You may also have interim formative assessments part way through a module as well. These assessments help ensure that you remain on track with your work.

You will receive continuous written and/or verbal feedback on all your work throughout the year. At the end of the module, you will receive detailed feedback in written form.

Resources and Support

• Dedicated Easy-to-Use Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Accessible Online Audio/Visual Content
• A Student Advisor to Support You Throughout Your Studies and Access to Our Student Support Services
• Access to Our Employability Service
• 24/7 Access to Falmouth's Extensive Online Library of Contextual Books, Journals, and Resources
• Access to Online Software Tutorials at LinkedIn Learning
• Students' Union Community
• Optional In-Person Events
• Invitation to Attend Alumni Events

Staff

Our academic staff members are practising professionals within the design industry and have worked with the likes of Yo! Sushi, Brewdog, Eden Project, Lush, and Office Shoes. With an array of specialisms between them, you'll gain current industry insights from across the interior design sector. You'll also learn from practitioners across the globe through live brief projects.

Meet the Team

• Amanda Losasso
• Hannah Soulsby
• Olivia Aspinall
• Sara Wilkins
• Joanna Pawlas
• Emma Stevenson
• Selina De La Motte

Careers

As a graduate, you could become:

• A junior designer in an Interior Design practice, progressing to designer or senior designer with experience
• A freelance designer or design consultant
• A specialist in FF+E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment specification)
• An exhibition or event designer
• An architectural technician
• A visualiser, designer, or project manager in retail, hospitality, residential, or workplace design
• An entrepreneur creating your own interior design business

How to Apply

You have the option to apply via UCAS or directly with us, depending on your education and experience. Find out more about ways to apply.

UCAS Codes

You can apply for the September 2025 full-time route through UCAS using:

• University code: F33
• Course code: W2OB

Application Advice & Interview Information

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Deadlines

For starting your studies in 2025, the academic start date is September 15, 2025.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an online interview to give them the opportunity to demonstrate this along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants will also be able to show their portfolio or give a performance depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts, or humanities.

Course Routes & Entry Requirements

• BA/BSc(Hons) Degree: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

Language Requirements

For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the same standard, which is equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. We accept a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.

Fees, Costs & Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for students starting the course in September 2025

• Annual Tuition Fee: £10,400 per year (2 years accelerated full-time)
• Annual Tuition Fee: £6,935 per year (3 years accelerated part-time)

Typical Course Costs

You will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer. We strongly recommend that you purchase one before the course commences. It is an essential piece of equipment that you will need right from the start of the course.

When considering the specs of your equipment, the most important things to look out for are the CPU/RAM/Graphics Card, as we use software that needs a large amount of power, especially Revit. We recommend one with as fast a processor as you can afford, 16GB of RAM minimum, and a reasonably sized screen (15” is minimum), plus the following absolute bare minimum computer specifications:

• Windows:
  • Windows 10
  • At least an i7 processor
  • No less than 16GB RAM - more is better!
  • Graphics Card (Nvidia 1050 minimum - not Intel Iris or XE integrated graphics) with at least 2GB - the bigger the memory the better!
  • 512GB hard drive space minimum - bigger = better!
  • 1920 x 1080 display resolution or higher. Ideally 4K.
  • Mouse with a scroll wheel and two buttons

Other digital equipment/software:

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Sketchup - approx. £55
• 16 - 32 GB Memory Stick - approx. £10-20. You will need to be able to back up and save work regularly.
• Wireless or Bluetooth Mouse - approx. £15
• Access to Either an A3 Printer/Copier/Scanner or Photocopying Services (Approx £20 printing costs for A3 photocopies)

Recurring Annual Costs

• Process, Drawing, and Modelmaking - Materials and Equipment - £150

Funding

For information about funding available, please visit our student funding pages.

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