Bachelor of Interior Design
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 3, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Interior Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Discovering Interior Design
- Responding to Context in Interior Design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Design agencies
- Studios and practices
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Interchange 1 – Experimental Processes
- Discovering Interior Design
- Responding to Context in Interior Design
- Introducing Interior Design Contexts. Final-year core: Interchange 3 – Contemporary Challenges and Design Futures
- Business and Commercial Strategies for Interior Design
- Speculative Futures for Interior Design. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths
- Statistics
- Or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
- Or equivalents. Additional: A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios/
- Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
- Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
- Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- Duolingo Not published
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Portfolio
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
- GCSEs
- IELTS
- Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
- English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
- 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £30,389 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries |
| Department | Interior Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
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The program takes 3, 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £30,389 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,687 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT Not published, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, Duolingo Not published. A portfolio is required.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.