About the course

This degree is based at USW’s purpose-built campus, in the creative centre of Cardiff. If you’re interested in art, architecture and interiors, as well as in people, this well-established and award winning Interior Design degree will prepare you for a career in this growing and competitive industry. Starting with the principles of interior design, you’ll progress to larger projects, and explore art, architecture, analytical drawing, printmaking, model making and CAD prototyping/fabrication as part of the design process. You will work on real-life projects, in collaboration with industry, the community and with other USW courses. The Interior Design course focusses on social and environmental responsibility, with many projects based on the adaptive re-use of existing buildings and spaces with an overriding passion for conservation. The Interior Design degree at USW will not only help you to develop a confidence and passion for the subject, it will equally prepare you for the professional workplace Students regularly win awards for their work, most recently in competitions set by the BBC and internationally renowned furniture designer and maker, Vitra. The Interior Design course also offers unique opportunities for work placements throughout the course, allowing students to develop their portfolios and gain industry contacts, as well as gaining invaluable skills and experience. Cardiff has a thriving creative industry with noted companies such as Paramount, Rio Architects and DMP based in the city, all of whom have USW graduates now working for them. Successful graduates of the Interior Design course are employed as interior designers in design and architectural firms. A number of graduates have also chosen to set up their own design companies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Wales
Autumn (September), 2025	Wales

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Wales

Typical A-Level Offer

　　BCC - CDD to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).

　　Typical IB Offer

　　Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 29 overall including 5 or above in English at standard level

　　Typical Access to HE Offer

　　Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall – the credits should equate to between 106-80 UCAS tariff points

　　IELTS with an average overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL IBT minimum score for Undergraduate of 80 IBT

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Wales. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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