Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Interior Design

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

This degree focuses on the relationship between objects, space, and the experiences they create for the people using them. Effective interior design has the potential to change the way we live for the better. The course places importance on sustainability, the heritage of a place, aesthetics, and the materials used, all while considering human well-being.

Students gain a modern and thoughtful understanding of interior space, preparing them to remodel the past, design the present, and inform the future. Learning is studio-based and covers core design skills, including technical drawing, 3D modelling, and computer-aided design (CAD). Assessment is based on equal weight across Skills (practical ability), Context (theory and history), and Ideas (creative concepts).

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need between 96 and 120 UCAS Tariff points from A levels or equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma at MMM–DDM.
  • The requirement also includes five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or higher, which must cover English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics.
  • The final offer depends on the successful outcome of the interview and portfolio review.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in the Academic IELTS test, with no individual section score below 5.5.
  • Equivalent secure English language test (SELT) results are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course gain skills that prepare them for many different jobs. Here are the main career choices:

  • Interior Designer
  • Exhibition and Retail Space Designer
  • Visual Merchandiser or Stylist
  • CAD Technician
  • Design Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students taking the BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 per year.

Admission

The BA Interior Design course is a three-year full-time degree delivered at the Llandaff Campus. Applications are to be submitted through UCAS. But we strongly suggest and encourage all applicants to contact AHZ's trained counsellors for help with the process.

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