BA Interior Design with Foundation Year

The BA Interior Design includes a foundation year and it runs for a period of one year. It is one of the longest interior courses in Europe, preparing students to become successful design professionals. Interior design is a creative field that focuses on planning living spaces, shopping, working, and other activities, centred on transforming buildings.

Students will learn skills for creating interior design structures, improving circulation, selecting materials, colour palettes, and lighting schemes. Learning takes place in a studio with excellent workshop equipment and an opportunity to work on live projects with real clients.

The programme teaches creative skills, including architectural drawing, 2D and 3D industry-standard Computer Aided Design (CAD), and the history of design and architecture. Assessment is entirely based on project work and critiques, with no separate written examinations, ensuring the process replicates professional design practice.

Teesside University has a history from 1930, when it was founded as Constantine Technical College and later became a university in 1992. The university received the TEF Gold 2023 award for outstanding teaching quality and was named Modern University of the Year 2026 by the Daily Mail.

The University offers academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields such as business, engineering, computing, arts, and health that give students lots of choices to pick from. The University has recently invested over £300 million in its welcoming town-centre campus which is recognised as Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need 32-88 UCAS Tariff points, including A-level or equivalent in a creative subject.
• Other International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.
• Candidates who do not meet the requirements with work experience may be considered.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
• Other English language test scores such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are accepted, amongst others.

The tuition fee for the BA Interior Design (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University is £17,000, which is subject to change yearly.

Teesside University offers several scholarships for international students. The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship offers £7,000 for outstanding students, while the British Council GREAT Scholarships provides £10,000 for Master's programmes. Also, Global Excellence and Africa Excellence Scholarships offer £2,000 fee waivers for eligible students. For PhD studies, the university offers fully-funded research opportunities, covering fees and providing a living allowance. The Professor Jane Turner Scholarship offers up to £9000 for outstanding. These scholarships recognise academic excellence and support students.

After completing the BA Interior Design (with Foundation Year) from Teesside University, students can pursue a career as:

• Interior Designer
• Retail Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Interior Architect

Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.