BA Interior Design

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).

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a great place to study, offering many courses, including Interior Design. The university provides both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across major subjects. Students can study in fields such as Health Sciences (like medicine), Management and Business, Technology and Engineering, and Art and Design. The university's strong focus on student success is clear, as a high number of graduates quickly find good professional jobs.

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.

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

The university offers several funding options for international students. Full fee-paying international undergraduate students may be eligible for the International Undergraduate Scholarship, which usually provides a tuition fee reduction of about £1,000. The competitive Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award is also available, offering a full fee waiver and additional financial help for study costs, but this is reserved for students seeking sanctuary in the UK (e.g., refugees or asylum seekers) who meet specific criteria.

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

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.