BA (Hons) Interior Design

Our interior design course focuses on how design responds to the surrounding environment.

Course details

We explore design interventions in existing buildings and neglected spaces with a hands-on approach to crafting their interiors.

Mode of study: 3-4 days a week
Intake: Intakes: September
Course length: 3-4 years
Course fee: 9250 per year
Location: Plymouth campus

Plymouth University

Course overview

We study the space between object and architecture and promote an adaptive re-use approach to shaping the world around us with human, social, economic and environmental sustainability embedded in our process.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff
96 – 120
A level
A minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
26–28 points overall.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MMM-DDM (any subject, preferably Art and Design).
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Student Recruitment and Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All access courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
T level
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C.

Careers

Graduates from our course are adaptable and flexible and are working at major design consultancies, running their own businesses, working as freelance designers, or have moved into education or postgraduate research.

Our design projects and programme of employability and creative industry skills create graduates who are skilled, knowledgeable and professionally aligned to today’s job opportunities.

This course produces students who have gone on to successful careers within interior design and architectural practices, such as:

Fosters and Partners
Soho House Group
the BBC
Yoo Interiors (Starck & Hitchcox)
Kelly Hoppen Interiors
HLM Architects
and workplace specialists Interaction.

Modules

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Year one

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

Year two

Interior Specialist Skills & Progression (IND501)
Common Challenge: Interdisciplinary Design (TDD560)
Design Carousel 2 (TDD550)
Interior Specialist Exploration & Culture (IND500)

Year Three

Stage 2 Placement Preparation (FAPY200)
Interior Specialist Exploration and Culture (IND500)
Interior Specialist Skills and Progression (IND501)
Design Carousel 2 (TDD550)
Common Challenge: Interdisciplinary Design (TDD560)