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BDes Interior Design

Robert Gordon University

About this course

BDes (Hons) in Interior Design, an interior design degree exploring materials, human behaviour, and spatial storytelling across physical and virtual environments. Projects involve reimagining narratives for interiors and places while examining relationships between space, objects, and human experiences.

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Institution
Robert Gordon University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Interior Design
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
KW25
Typical offer
A-level BCC
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BCC to include Art. English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) is required at GCSE grade 6/B if not held at A Level. IB: 28 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and preferably English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) all at grade 5. SQA Highers: BBBB to include Art and preferably English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include Art and preferably English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).

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What students say

Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 95%
  • Assessment and feedback: 97%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 89%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 91%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 74%
  • Working and studying: 11%
  • Further study: 4%
  • Unemployed: 3%

Most common jobs

  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 30%
  • Sales occupations: 12%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 75%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 1%
  • London: 8%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 89%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 95%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BDes Interior Design at Robert Gordon University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BDes Interior Design at Robert Gordon University do next?

88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BDes Interior Design at Robert Gordon University?

97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BDes Interior Design at Robert Gordon University?

The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BDes Interior Design at Robert Gordon University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.