University of Derby

Interior Design with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Course overview

• ▼ Britannia Mill studios Britannia Mill Studios are well equipped for students from Art and Design, Fashion and Therapeutic Arts courses. • ► Digital Design Hub The Digital Design Hub allows students to get hands-on experience of using industry standard equipment. • ► Engineering workshops The engineering workshops include a motorsport workshop, mechanical and manufacturing engineering workshop, wood workshop, metal workshop and crafts workshop. • ► Fashion and Textiles studios Our Chandos Pole Street building contains specialist facilities for Fashion and Textiles, including light and airy studio spaces. • Foundation Year Foundation Year • Diploma in Professional Practice (optional) Diploma in Professional Practice (optional)

Key highlights

  • Foundation Year builds skills before progressing to degree-level study
  • Optional Diploma in Professional Practice available
  • Well-equipped Britannia Mill Studios shared with art and design courses
  • Hands-on use of industry-standard equipment in the Digital Design Hub
  • Access to wood, metal and crafts workshops

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
  • A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
  • T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
  • BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Interior designer
  • Spatial designer
  • Retail and exhibition designer
  • Interior design assistant
  • CAD technician
  • Set designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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