BA Interior Design Decoration
Course overview
The BA Interior Design Decoration at Solent University, Southampton is an industry-focused, creative degree that blends interior design, surface decoration, textiles, and interior styling. This course emphasizes practical skills and hands-on experience through industry-led projects and strong professional connections. Students gain access to specialist facilities including digital fabric printers and industry-standard software such as Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Suite.
The course aims to prepare students for careers in different interior design fields by helping them develop a professional portfolio. Design projects, written assignments, presentations, and model-making are used in the evaluation process for the students. Graduates have found positions as interior yacht designers, creative projects assistants, design consultants, and more. The foundation year equips students with creative, technical, and study skills to progress successfully through the degree.
Entry requirements
The following requirements are needed to study BA Interior Design Decoration programme as an international student:
Grade Requirements:
- 96-112 UCAS points, which are obtained through A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications.
- A portfolio is needed for most art and design courses to show your creative and technical skills.
- You will need to demonstrate proficiency in English and Mathematics, often equivalent to a GCSE grade 4/C in both subjects.
English Proficiency:
- IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any part
- Equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL or Pearson Test of English are accepted.
Career opportunities
BA Interior Design Decoration with Foundation graduates get job roles such as:
- Interior Designer (residential and commercial)
- Textile Designer
- Interior Stylist
- Creative Projects Assistant
- Visual Merchandiser.
Employers range from design consultancies to brands like Dulux and boutique interior practices.
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students on the BA Interior Design Decoration course with the foundation year is £19,081 per year.
Admission
For international students, application is usually through UCAS. For further details and guidance, there is a professional counsellor at AHZ to attend to you.
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