BA (Hons) Interior Design

YEAR 1

• Understand the principles of ideation and communication in interior design through a range of projects, workshops, experiments and exercises
• Explore the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the interior and its cultural and historical context
• Examine new technologies and sustainable materials, as well as manufacturing techniques and their application to interior design
• Integrate research, analytical and reflective techniques into your creative practice.

YEAR 2

• Create work from concept to realisation with particular focus on understanding design briefs and user needs
• Communicate your design ideas through 2D and 3D methods, including technical drawings, 3D visualisation, sketching and model making
• Apply a flexible and imaginative approach to problem solving through enquiry-based learning, using storytelling and lateral thinking to solve design problems
• Study cultural, theoretical, and professional issues and apply social, historical and professional contexts to the subject discipline
• Explore working in a team and developing a creative role through course and university-wide collaborative projects.

YEAR 3

• Explore materials and technologies for the construction and operation of building interiors with particular focus on sustainability, environmental and performance issues
• Deliver a final major design project, embracing the full interior design process and demonstrating your approach to, and engagement with, contemporary interior design issues
• Complete a Research Report that provides broad contextualisation to your practice
• Participate in national competitions to further enhance your portfolio and professional profile.

Typical UK offers

A / AS Levels – GCE

GCE A/AS Levels 3 A-level qualifications at grades BBB. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, NUA will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications.

BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject

BTEC Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction*, Distinction* in an art, design or media related subject

T Levels

A T Level in any subject with overall grade Merit or above

UAL Extended Diploma

Merit

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design)

Pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A minimum of 27 points

NUA welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds. Your application will be primarily assessed through your portfolio, responses to questions asked and personal statement, so even if you have no formal qualifications or do not meet our typical offers it can still be worth applying.

If you are studying at the time of your application and your application is successful it is likely that you will receive a conditional offer.

If the qualification that you are studying is not shown, do not worry as we are able to accept other pre-entry qualifications as well as combinations of different qualifications. 

International applications

We accept qualifications from all over the world. 

Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum UKVI approved IELTS exam score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable such as, IB English language syllabus A or B/English Literature (Grade 4).

Home    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£9,250

Overseas    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£17,500

You’ll explore cultural trends and innovation in materials and technology that are shaping the industry as you prepare for a career in interior design and start to build a professional portfolio. Visiting professionals will share their insight through lectures and seminars and live projects.

Graduates work in a broad range of careers including

• Interior Designer
• Space Planner
• Colour Consultant
• 3D Model Maker
• Theatre Set Designer
• ExhibitionDesigner
• Lighting Designer
• Project Manager
• Visual Merchandiser
• Design Contractor
• Architectural Visualiser
• Design Technologist