BA Interior Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Interior Design, an undergraduate degree focused on spatial environments, studio practice, and professional design methods. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year or a period of study abroad. The first year introduces foundational studio and workshop techniques through modules such as Interior Discovery, Exploration, Enquiry and Culture and Introduction to Studio and Workshop Practice alongside placement preparation. The second year advances specialist knowledge and professional practice through modules including Interior Specialist Exploration and Culture, Interior Specialist Skills and Progression, and Common Challenge: Interdisciplinary Design. The final year involves independent inquiry and major practical work through compulsory modules like External Factors and Feasibility, Major Project, and Research Project. Optional modules such as Interior Consolidation and Extended Dissertation allow students to further pursue specialised professional interests or extended research.
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Entry requirements
A level: 104 UCAS tariff points. A minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM (any subject, preferably Art and Design). If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in digital production, design and development. International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall. Portfolio: Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, with an optional informal interview, for entry onto this course. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team; drop us an email at applications@plymouth.ac.uk or alternatively give us a call on +44 1752 585858 . Learn more about submitting your portfolio Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 11%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 65%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) the professional body for design with free student membership and leading to Associate Membership (Assoc. CSD).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Industry Placement / Exchange
- Stage 1 Placement Preparation
- Interior Discovery, Exploration, Enquiry and Culture
- Introduction to Studio and Workshop Practice
- Design Carousel 1
- Interior Specialist Exploration and Culture
- Interior Specialist Skills and Progression
- Design Carousel 2
- Common Challenge: Interdisciplinary Design
- Stage 2 Placement Preparation
- External Factors and Feasibility
- Major Project
- Research Project
- Interior Consolidation
- Extended Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,000. 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 Plymouth do next?
80% 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 Plymouth?
83% 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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BA Interior Design at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) the professional body for design with free student membership and leading to Associate Membership (Assoc. CSD).
Does BA Interior Design at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.