BA Interior Design

This BA (Hons) Interior Design degree at Middlesex University teaches students to design inside spaces, homes, shops, workplaces, and exhibitions. Students learn how to plan layout, pick colours and materials, use sketching, model-making, and digital tools. Real design projects are used to build strong portfolios. The course also offers a one-year placement option, so students gain work experience. The BA Interior Design with Foundation Year is offered for those who need extra preparation before the main course.

The full-time BA runs for 3 years at the Hendon Campus. Students may enter at Year 2 or Year 3 if they hold a relevant prior qualification (HND, foundation degree) and meet transfer credit rules. The course includes studio work, practical tasks, lectures, and design theory. Students also do research and project development for interiors in various settings, such as residential, retail, commercial, exhibition, and public spaces.

Learning methods include studio sessions, workshops, seminars, tutorials, field visits, model-making, and digital visualisation. Students also work in groups and individually. Assessment takes many forms, such as design projects, portfolios, presentations, written work, and practical tasks. Regular feedback is given on each piece of work to help with improvement.

Middlesex University London has international centres and satellite facilities across different locations, although the main campus is at Hendon, North West London. The university has many faculties, including Arts and Creative Industries, Design, Business, Law, Health and Education, Science and Technology, Sport and Exercise, among others. Middlesex is known for its creative courses, strong studio facilities, and links to professionals in the design and creative industries. Student life is active with clubs, societies, exhibitions, creative events, workshops, and regular interactions with industry as part of life on campus.

Grade Requirements:

• The university accepts A-Levels with BBC-BBB.
• Other equivalent qualifications, such as the BTEC, T-Levels, or similar qualifications, are also accepted.
• Middlesex accepts mature students and those without formal qualifications if they can show relevant experience or creative potential through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you need to show proof of English Proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section below 5.5.
• Other equivalent English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.

The annual tuition fee for international students to study BA (Hons) Interior Design at Middlesex University is £16,600 for full-time study.

Middlesex University offers several scholarships, awards, and bursaries to help with the cost of study. Merit-based awards are available to students who show strong academic performance or creative achievement. Also, there are International student scholarships available to help reduce tuition fees for overseas students.

Additionally, some awards are tied to portfolios or creative practice, recognising excellence in design. This helps students with high potential in interior design or related creative arts. Support from the university may include help securing materials, access to tools, and sometimes financial help for participating in external briefs or exhibitions. Students are advised to check the latest information each year as offers can change.

Graduates with a BA in Interior Design from Middlesex University can get different job roles after graduation, such as:

• Interior Designer
• Spatial Designer
• Sustainability and Materials Consultant
• Visualisation and 3D Modelling Specialist
• Design Project Coordinator

Prospective students for the Middlesex University BA Interior Design course can submit an application through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.