BA Interior Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Interior Design is an undergraduate interior design degree focusing on the transformation of spatial environments through practical and theoretical study. Core topics include Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year between the second and final years of study. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Design Process and Communication, Design Theory Fundamentals, and Design Exploration. The second year progresses with Design in Context, Design Identities, and Design Realisation, investigating spatial and cultural contexts alongside client expectations. Advanced study includes Research Proposal, Professional Practice, and the culminating Major Project - Interior Design. Optional placement modules such as Arts and Humanities Placement, Portfolio Sandwich Year, and Enterprise Placement provide routes for professional development.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass in Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design combined with A Level or BTEC qualifications, to total an equivalent of 120-104 UCAS tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 40%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 28%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Portfolio Sandwich Year
- Enterprise Placement
- Research Proposal
- Professional Practice
- Major Project - Interior Design
- Design Process and Communication
- Design Theory Fundamentals
- Design Exploration
- Design in Context
- Design Identities
- Design Realisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Interior Design at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% 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 University of Huddersfield?
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 University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Does BA Interior Design at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.