Course Overview

Generally based on the conversion of existing buildings, the interior designer considers the client's needs and the building’s end use, the creation of interior spatial layouts, and improving circulation and function. As an interior designer, you specify materials, design fittings and furniture, and select colour palettes and lighting schemes.

You focus on existing and emerging design trends, including health, well-being and sustainability, and engage with socially and ethically focused agendas essential in current practice. You learn how to contextualise interiors about people and society and participate in live projects and national competitions that replicate professional practice, preparing you to become a creative design professional who can work with various clients.

Interior design at Teesside has a long heritage and has been taught at the undergraduate level for over 50 years. We are also a Society of British and International Interior Design Centre of Excellence.

General Eligibility

• A UK 2.2 honours degree in a spatial design-related field or a design degree with experience in interior practice.

• You are expected to be a confident and independent learner with a good understanding of the design process, idea development and critical thinking. You are asked to present a portfolio of work or a completed project showing the development of your work from behind the scenes or an ongoing project showing the progression and direction of your work.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International students will require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.