Interior Design BA (Hons)

Turn your creativity and problem-solving skills into real-world solutions for how we live, work, and play.

Key Information

• Course duration: 3 or 4 year options
• Course options: Integrated Foundation Year, Diploma Year
• Typical offer: 104-120 UCAS Tariff Points
• Annual fees:
  • Home (full-time): £9,535
  • Overseas (full-time): £18,500
• UCAS code: W250 (3 Year), W251 (4 Year)
• Institution code: N39
• Course start: September 2025

Course Overview

BA (Hons) Interior Design offers you the chance to explore how we can reimagine, remake, reuse, and rebuild our world to meet the changing scenarios of contemporary inhabitation. Sustainable practice and inclusive design principles are key components of the course, giving our graduates the tools, knowledge and understanding to design responsibly and create spaces that improve lives.

Why Study with Us

• You’ll share studio and workshop spaces with our Architecture course ensuring students benefit from a lively and vibrant studio culture that mirrors the workplace.
• Respond creatively to climate change through the carefully considered use of resources and the reuse of both built environment and material resources.
• Study the fundamental skills of thinking and working in 2D and 3D methods, including technical drawings, 3D visualisation, sketching and model making.
• Explore how light, colour, materials and their acoustics affect our perception of space and our wellbeing as you consider the social implications of design.
• Learn key technical knowledge through a range of academic workshops based in a vibrant studio culture and industry-focused CAD facilities.
• Experiment with materials and construction technologies for interiors with particular focus on sustainability, efficiency and environmental performance.
• Work on a variety of exciting projects, including live briefs set by industry partners, to develop professional skills and benefit from cutting edge insights.
• Join professional bodies to broaden your industry expertise and begin networking in national and international contexts.

Course Details

Year 1

• Core Units:
  • Creative Learning (40 credits)
  • Explore and Experiment (80 credits)
• Core Projects:
  • Wayfinding Week
  • Make it Manifest(o)
  • Interchange Week

Year 2

• Core Units:
  • Global Contexts (80 credits)
  • Collaboration (40 credits)
• Core Projects:
  • Wayfinding Week
  • Make it Manifest(o)
  • Interchange Week

Year 3

• Core Units:
  • Research and Preparation (40 credits)
  • Resolution and Career Development (80 credits)
• Core Projects:
  • Wayfinding Week
  • Make it Manifest(o)
  • Interchange Week

Learning and Teaching

This course is taught through a mixture of learning and teaching methods including:

• Group briefings
• Academic tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Workshops
• Critiques (crits)
• Seminars
• Lectures

Assessment

Assessment for this course is entirely coursework-based, meaning there are no exams. Your progress will be evaluated through the projects and assignments you complete for each unit. Throughout the year, you’ll receive ongoing feedback to help you refine your work and develop your skills. To support your learning and ensure you achieve the course outcomes, we use a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Finished pieces of work
• Presentations
• Written work
• Your research
• A reflective journal

Entry Requirements

• Home:
  • A/AS Levels (GCE): 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above
  • BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF): Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject
  • T Levels: A T Level in any subject with overall grade A* to C (Pass)
  • UAL Extended Diploma: Merit
  • UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Pass
  • UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Pass
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Pass
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design): Pass
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: A minimum of 26 points
• International:
  • We accept qualifications from all over the world.
  • English language qualifications: 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.

Fees and Funding

• Home:
  • Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year: £9,535 per year
  • Fees for subsequent years: Tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation, subject to government regulations.
• International:
  • Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year: £18,500 per year
  • Fees for subsequent years: For Overseas students starting in 2025 inflation will be applied to your fees in later years.

How to Apply

• All applications for undergraduate courses will need to be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
• You’ll need our university UCAS code (N39) as well as your course code which you’ll find on your course page.
• When you register with UCAS you will need include your previous and current qualifications information, personal statement, and reference.

Related Courses

• Architecture BA (Hons)
• Fine Art BA (Hons)
• Graphic Design BA (Hons)
• Illustration BA (Hons)

Norwich University of the Arts

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Overview:

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a public university specializing in art, design, architecture, media, performance, technology, and business management. It is located in Norwich, England, and boasts a campus that blends historic buildings with modern, innovative spaces.

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Services Offered:

NUA offers a range of services to its students, including:

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:

A wide variety of programs across various creative disciplines.

Short courses:

Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.

Integrated Foundation (Year 0):

A preparatory year for students seeking to enter undergraduate programs.

Campus facilities:

Modern studios, workshops, and learning spaces.

Accommodation:

On-campus housing options for students.

Student support:

Services for academic, personal, and career development.

International student support:

Dedicated resources for international students.

Fees and funding:

Information on tuition fees and financial aid options.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

NUA provides a vibrant and stimulating campus environment where students can:

Engage in creative exchange:

Collaborate with peers and faculty in a supportive atmosphere.

Explore a historic and modern campus:

Discover inspiration in the university's unique architectural blend.

Benefit from a city full of possibilities:

Immerse themselves in Norwich's creative and diverse culture.

Connect with industry professionals:

Gain valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Award-winning teaching quality:

Recognized for its high standards of education.

Gold-rated Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

Demonstrates commitment to excellent teaching and learning.

Industry-relevant programs:

Courses designed to equip students with the skills needed for successful careers.

Vibrant and supportive community:

A welcoming environment for students to thrive and develop their creative potential.

Location in a creative city:

Access to Norwich's rich cultural scene and opportunities for inspiration.

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Academic Programs:

NUA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including:

Undergraduate degrees:

Acting, Animation, Architecture, Business Management, Computer Science, Creative Computing, Creative Technology and Robotics, Design for Publishing, Electronic Music and Sound Production, Esports, Fashion, Fashion Communication and Promotion, Fashion Marketing and Business, Film and Moving Image Production, Fine Art, Games Art and Design, Games Development, Graphic Communication, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Marketing, Photography, Psychology, Textile Design, User Experience Design.

Postgraduate degrees:

Advertising, Animation, Illustration, Interaction Design, Creative Computing, Games Computing, Data Science and AI in Creative Industries, Service Design, User Experience Design, Architecture, Creative Education, Communication Design, Film, Fine Art, Games, Textile Design.

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Other:

NUA is committed to research and innovation, supporting inclusive communities and shaping the future of creative industries. It also operates East Gallery, a public art space showcasing exhibitions by renowned artists and designers.