Program Overview

Interior Design BA (Hons)

Overview

The Interior Design BA (Hons) course offers a broad range of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within the progressive discipline of interior design. Alongside gaining a comprehensive understanding of design principles and concepts within the context of interior spaces, you will also develop your expertise and proficiency in discipline-specific skills, including digital drawing techniques using industry-standard software.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• W251

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Lynne Bell

Course Structure

The course is delivered in three terms of ten weeks each. In each term, you study 40 credits comprising either one or two modules. Scheduled contact hours are, on average, between six and twelve hours per week depending upon Level of study and the complexity of the material being taught.

Assessment

The course is assessed through ongoing coursework and there are no written exams. There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that you will be exposed to the different types of tasks you might encounter in the workplace. These will include:

• Portfolios of design project work
• Visual and verbal presentations
• Illustrated reports and written pieces

Entry Requirements

• Home Students:
  • UCAS points: 112 points
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers: BBBB
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Extra Information: Shortlisted applicants will be required to produce a portfolio and attend an interview. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.
• International Students:
  • UCAS points: 72 UCAS points
  • GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Fine Art or Textiles.
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Art and Design): MMP
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points including 4 in HL Visual Arts
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 including Art Scottish Highers: CCDD including Art and Design
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) – Pass overall
  • T Level: T Level (Craft and Design): Pass (D or E on the core)
  • Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then our Foundation Year courses will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree.

Fees and Finance

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: There may be some minimal costs attached to the purchase of some basic equipment and materials throughout the degree.
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

• Lynne Bell, Senior Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Your Future Career

• Graduates of Interior Design at Chester might look to pursue careers in a range of sectors. Amongst others, these might include residential, commercial, hospitality and exhibition design.
• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.