BA (Hons) Interior Design

The BA (Hons) Interior Design course at London Metropolitan University - QA Centre provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the interior design industry, including the principles and practices of interior design, sustainable design, and the cultural context of interior spaces. Students will learn how to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe interior environments through various design elements such as lighting, color, texture, and space planning. The course also covers the legal and regulatory requirements for interior design, including building codes and accessibility standards. With a focus on practical applications and real-world projects, students will develop their skills in computer-aided design (CAD) software, materials and finishes selection, and project management. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to enter the industry as knowledgeable and skilled interior designers.

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London Metropolitan University - QA Centre is a leading institution for interior design education, with a strong reputation in the industry. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty provide students with the perfect environment to learn and grow. The course is designed to meet the needs of both part-time and full-time students, with flexible scheduling options available. Additionally, students will have access to a wide range of career resources and support throughout their studies.

Unlock Your Potential at London Metropolitan University - QA Centre

London Metropolitan University - QA Centre is the perfect choice for students seeking an interior design education due to its strong reputation in the industry, state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and flexible scheduling options. The university's location in London provides students with access to a vibrant design community, offering numerous opportunities for networking, internships, and career advancement. With a focus on practical applications and real-world projects, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the interior design industry.

Interior designing is an exhilarating practice responding to the rapid pace of the interiors industry. It involves an exciting range of projects embracing commercial, social and temporary projects such as workspaces, luxury, hotels, retail, museums, exhibitions, and health and educational spaces. This Interior Design BA will introduce you to the latest research as well as industry professionals who will bring their knowledge and experience to the course.

Your first year – through an active and holistic learning and teaching programme – is designed to develop your thinking, key skills and understanding of the industry and related practice, allowing you to produce a portfolio and discover your career aspirations through explorative approaches. You’ll explore sketching, drawing, sketch-modelling and the production of scaled accurate models through workshop practice and orthographic techniques, with digital software also used to strengthen your ideas and skills. This will guide you into your second year where we ask you to choose a studio in which to cultivate your design philosophy, sector specialisms and professional skills. The course also offers an opportunity to work within the industry and gain real life work experience with an interior design company, which is assessed as part of your degree. We then build on this in the third year and advance your individuality and expertise through both studio specialisms and a mentoring scheme leading you towards successful employment.

Our studios are run by practitioners and experts in their field who develop a series of year-long projects covering contemporary and relevant design issues and topics. We work with well-known businesses, associations, and museums and galleries running live projects. This gives you the opportunity to discuss and exhibit your projects, which in turn helps you to develop a range of professional presentational skills.

The course takes place in the heart of London's creative district, which gives you access to an abundance of live projects and industry mentors. You’ll be surrounded by the best interior practices in London from Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, the West End and Mayfair.

We also promote an entrepreneurial spirit, which leads to students participating in national and international competitions and taking advantage of volunteering opportunities.

In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you will normally be expected to obtain:

• a minimum grade BBC in three A levels from relevant subject areas such as the arts, humanities and social sciences (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification in relevant art and design subjects)

• a portfolio review

• English language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.