About the course

This interior design course at Northumbria focuses on designing innovative interiors within new architecture and via the adaptive re-use of existing buildings and their exterior presence. Design projects will be set in the context of existing architecture or new build sites, covering all aspects of the interiors industry. Projects will cover a diverse range of commercial interiors that include, Leisure (bars, restaurants and nightclubs), Hospitality (hotels), Retail, Exhibition/event design, Workplace, Museums, Public Spaces and Theatre and TV set. You will explore complex architectural intervention down to the finer detail of 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 visualisation, 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.

　　The Interior Design course is designed to support the development of your intellectual, practical and transferable skills to prepare you for employment upon graduation or further study. You will graduate as highly employable industry-ready professionals, able to confidently offer solutions to complex and challenging interior design briefs. You will be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial capabilities and resourcefulness in the application of processes, aesthetics, function and materials. Our Interior Design degree graduates work as interior designers for leading design companies and architectural practices across the UK and abroad, such as Foster and Partners, Met Studio, Dalziel and Pow, Gensler, Paul Smith, Imagination and Zebra. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Newcastle-upon-Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northumbria University

GCSE requirements:

　　A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade 4.

　　UCAS Tariff Points:

　　120-128 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:

　　GCE and VCE Advanced Level:

　　From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels

　　Edexcel/BTEC National Extended Diploma:

　　Distinction, Distinction, Merit

　　Diploma in Foundation Studies Art and Design/Art Design and Media

　　The Diploma in Foundation Studies Art and Design/Art Design and Media is also accepted in combination with other qualifications

　　Scottish Highers:

　　BBBBC - BBBCC at Higher level, CCC - BCC at Advanced Higher

　　Irish Highers:

　　BBBBB - ABBBB

　　IB Diploma:

　　120-128 UCAS Tariff points including minimum score of 4 in at least three subjects at Higher level

　　Access to HE Diploma:

　　Award of full Access to HE Diploma including 18 credits at Distinction and 27 at Merit

　　A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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