Interior Design BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Our BA (Hons) Interior Design degree allows you to study design in all its forms - architectural, commercial and retail, residential, furniture, set and exhibition design. You'll get the foundational interior design education and creative expertise which is vital for a thriving career in interior design. Complemented by a robust network of industry contacts, you'll be part of a supportive learning environment that ensures you graduate with the interior design skills needed for a successful future.
Top-Rated Learning Opportunities: 95 per cent of students surveyed on this course responded positively to questions on “Learning Resources” in the 2025 National Student Survey. It also received the Interior Educators Award for Collaborative Practice, July 2022, beating 47 other UK and Irish interior design courses. Comprehensive Skill Development: Develop a diverse skill set in drawing, photography, model-making and spatial analysis.
Learn specialist skills: observational and spatial drawing, computer drawing, model-making and material investigations. This ensures the holistic preparation required for the dynamic field of interior design. Exploration across design: Immerse yourself in various design forms.
Engage in hands-on learning through local and London-wide site visits. Coupled with project work to challenge you in creating solutions to design briefs, this immersive approach enhances and nurtures your creative talent and design skills. It will ensure you graduate well-prepared for a successful future in interior design.
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Key highlights
- Covers architectural, commercial, retail, residential, furniture, set and exhibition design
- Won the Interior Educators Award for Collaborative Practice in 2022
- 95% positive on Learning Resources in the 2025 National Student Survey
- Specialist training in spatial drawing, computer drawing and model-making
- Hands-on learning through local and London-wide site visits
- Robust network of industry contacts supports career development
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- Additional condition: portfolio — All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolioIn addition to one of the above, you should have:GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or L…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Interior designer
- Retail and commercial interior designer
- Exhibition designer
- Set designer
- Furniture designer
- Spatial designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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