Bachelor of Interior Design
Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 3 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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): 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
- Typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC at A level) with five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Maths
- Or equivalent overseas qualifications set country by country
- A foundation year is available if the points are not met
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element is typical
- some courses ask for more
- Additional academic criteria: 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC) typical for BA Business and Management
- Varies by course.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 59
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72 (tests taken before 2026-01-21
- Duolingo 4.0 overall on the new scale for later tests)
- Cambridge Duolingo 110 (min 100 each)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
- Portfolio of Work
How to apply
- Review the Interior Design admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Llandaff Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Cardiff School of Art & Design |
| Department | Cardiff School of Art & Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Interior Design. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
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September 2027
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15 Mar 2027
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Scholarships
Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Interior Design. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 59, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72 (tests taken before 2026-01-21, Duolingo 4.0 overall on the new scale for later tests), Cambridge Duolingo 110 (min 100 each). A portfolio is required.
Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Interior Design. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.