BA Interior Design
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Interior Design, an interior design degree focused on spatial practice, design strategy, and the study of human experience within built environments. Core topics include Engineering Design and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can undertake an optional year-long sandwich placement between the second and third years. The first year establishes fundamental capabilities through compulsory modules such as Studio 1.1, Studio 1.2, Research Basics, and Interdisciplinary Understanding, covering visual communication and academic research. Year 2 advances practical application and professional awareness via Studio 2, 21st Century Challenges, Real-World Contexts, Research Proposal, and Sandwich Option. The final year culminates in independent design work and professional preparation through Major Project, Positioning in Practice, and Contribution.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 96-120 A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: MMM-DDM IB: 24 points. No specific subjects required.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 82%: 99 offers from 121 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 56%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Studio 1.1
- Studio 1.2
- Research Basics
- Interdisciplinary Understanding
- Studio 2
- 21st Century Challenges
- Real-World Contexts
- Research Proposal
- Sandwich Option
- Major Project
- Positioning in Practice
- Contribution
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
82% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 99 offers from 121 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.