Bachelor of Interior Design
- Preston, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 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
- Recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country of study (for example A levels or IB
- Course pages show country-specific grades such as India 60% from all boards
- Nepal 62%)
- Some courses add subject requirements
- An audition
- Portfolio or interview. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 61
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 170
- Institutional test 65%
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements for your country
- The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
- English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Preston Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Media |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days left
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 61, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 170, Institutional test 65%. A portfolio is required.
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.