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BA (Hons) Interior Design

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will explore complex architectural intervention down to the finer detail of the commercial interior design. Exciting design proposals will develop through the study of design history and theory and be explored via investigations into existing site and architecture, function, materials, brand, tactility, space, form, and human interaction. All projects are set in the context of industrial practice and communicated through 2D and 3D methods, including technical drawings, 3d visualization, sketching, and model-making. Our unique collaborative relationships with national and international clients and practices allow you to work on real-life project briefs with companies such as Topshop, Gensler, John Lewis, Live Theatre, Fuse and Dalziel, and Pow. In addition, we were invited to participate in the prestigious Open Studios Programme at The Bauhaus, Dessau with our final year students. This took place in October 2018 and we anticipate a return in January 2020. This studio-based course is an affiliated member of Interior Educators, the UK organization representing established degree programs in Interiors education.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

  • Introduction to Interior and Spatial Design (Core)

  • Introduction to Commercial Interior Design (Core)

  • Architectural Technologies and Communication for Interior Design (Core)

  • Historical and Contemporary Influences on Interior Design (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Design (Core – for International and EU students only)

2 Year 2

  • Design Study Abroad (Optional)

  • Interior Design Practice through Spatial Design (Core)

  • Interior Design Practice through Branded Environments (Core)

  • Computer Aided Design for Communication and Realisation (Core)

  • Critical Issues in Interior Design (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Design (Core – for International and EU students only)

3 Year 3

  • Design Work Placement Year (Optional)

  • Design Study Abroad Year (Optional)

  • Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional)

  • Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional)

4 Year 4

  • Advanced Commercial Interior Design (Core)

  • Advanced Commercial Interior Design for Industry (Core)

  • Advanced Academic and Professional Practice (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Design (Core – for International and EU students only)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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