Interior Design, BA (Hons)

Our interior design course emphasizes responsive design that adapts to the surrounding environment, focusing on hands-on interventions in existing buildings and neglected spaces. We explore the interplay between objects and architecture, promoting adaptive re-use with a strong commitment to human, social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers, the program is user-centred, sensory, immersive, future-focused, and expert-led, incorporating technology, interdisciplinary collaboration, and diverse projects across scales and sectors.In the first year, students develop innovative spaces through practical processes and materials. The second year builds career skills via design projects and industry exposure, with an optional placement year. The final year culminates in major projects, dissertations, and exhibitions. Modules may vary; for the latest details, refer to our website. The course does not award qualified teacher status.

In your first year, you create innovative, practical, and future-focused spaces. You gain a hands-on understanding of processes, materials and construction using traditional and digital fabrication methods at a range of scales from model making to 1:2:1 prototyping. We introduce a range of software packages and interact with other design disciplines. In your second year, you begin to shape your career path by working on design projects to establish your skills as a designer. We explore methods, ideas and themes, and gain a deeper understanding of the design industry with live projects. You set up your own exhibitions and build a portfolio, becoming proficient in design processes, computer-aided design, digital and traditional fabrication and communication methods. An optional sandwich year between Stages 2 and 3 enables you to join a work placement or exchange programme. In your final year, you work on your major project and dissertation to take your specialism deeper and develop an individual philosophy. You develop your network to deepen your understanding of the industry and visit design practices like Mystery, Pearson Lloyd, and Foster Associates. You also exhibit your projects at our Degree Show and national events such as New Designers. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website