BA Interior Design and Decoration including foundation year

The BA Interior Design and Decoration (including foundation year) at London Metropolitan University is one of the best in the UK for interior design. It is ranked among the top three for teaching quality and student satisfaction. This is a four-year course, which includes a foundation year. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in interior design.

The foundation year is great for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements or who need to build basic skills before moving to the main three-year course. They will learn in design studios, attend lectures, work with other students, and get advice from experts. Assessment is through projects, presentations, and portfolios.

London Metropolitan University which is also known as London Met is a public university with main campuses in Holloway (North London) and Aldgate/Whitechapel. It ranked 9th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for teaching quality, and 10th for student experience in 2024.

It is also listed in the Guardian Rankings and the National Student Survey, and was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education University Award. London Met offers undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and foundation programmes. The university welcomes students from many countries. It has representatives in India, Nigeria, and more. One trusted agency is AHZ Associates.

International students must send a small portfolio by email. The portfolio should include important details about what the prospective students have done in designing.

Grade Requirements:

• At least one A-level, or another Level 3 qualification worth 32 UCAS points (for example, BTEC Subsidiary, National, or Extended Diploma).
• If you studied outside the UK, London Met will check that your results match UK standards.

English Proficiency:

• You need GCSE English grade C (grade 4) or the equivalent.
• IELTS (standard test)
• Pearson PTE Academic (at least 59 in each part; in-person test)
• TOEFL (overall 72)
• Cambridge English
• Kaplan International KITE (overall 450)
• Oxford ELLT (overall 6)

International students interested in studying the BA Interior Design and Decoration (including foundation year) from London Metropolitan University can have access to different funding. This includes the International Brights Futures Scholarships. Students who get this scholarship will get £3,000 off per year.

Another funding is the Prompt Payment discount. It is available for students who pay their tuition before a set deadline. They will receive up to £2,500 off their tuition.

Graduates with a BA in Interior Design and Decoration (including foundation year) can work as:

• Interior designer/decorator
• Exhibition and set designer
• Retail or commercial designer
• CAD technician/3D visualiser
• Visual Merchandiser

International students can apply directly on the London Metropolitan University website for the BA Interior Design and Decoration (with Foundation Year). Students are welcome to contact AHZ counsellors for free support.