BA Interior Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Interior Design is a design studies degree focused on transforming spaces through creative practice and technical understanding. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is project-focused and makes use of purpose-built studios and workshops. The first year introduces foundational principles through Design Principles and Interventions, Representation, Creating Spaces, and Exploring Design Contexts. The second year builds technical knowledge and commercial awareness with Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design, Specialist Design Project, Developing Design Contexts, and Industry Practice. The final year involves advanced spatial projects and independent research through Regeneration, Feasibility Report, Self-Directed Project, and Applied Design Contexts.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below UCAS tariff: 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirements will be:104 points. A level: 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirements will be:104 points. T level: Pass (C in core subject) BTEC: DMM. Access to HE: 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirements will be:104 points. Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirements will be:104 points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 96-112 UCAS points. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirements will be:104 points. IB: 31 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 73% overall. Foundation Diploma In Art And Design: Distinction = 112 UCAS points - if you have a Pass (80 points) or Merit (96 points), you must have additional qualifications to a total of 96-112 points total. If you are applying for 2027 entry, the requirement is a total of 104 UCAS points. Other Appropriate Qualifications Or Professional Experience: Direct entry to Years 2 or 3 may be possible with appropriate qualifications or professional experience. Please contact us for further details.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- 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: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 86%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Principles and Interventions
- Representation
- Creating Spaces
- Exploring Design Contexts
- Architectural Technology and Sustainable Design
- Specialist Design Project
- Developing Design Contexts
- Industry Practice
- Regeneration
- Feasibility Report
- Self-Directed Project
- Applied Design Contexts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Interior Design at University of Salford 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 Salford?
88% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.