BA Interior Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Interior Design, an undergraduate degree focused on spatial arrangement, visual communication, and the technical aspects of building environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes an optional foundation year. The first year establishes fundamentals through Design Context 1, Creative Thinking, Drawing and Modelling 1, and Building Anatomy 1, introducing building technology and visual communication. The second year progresses with Design Context 2, Interior Design Studies, Drawing and Modelling 2, and Building Anatomy 2 to advance technical proficiency. The final year culminates in independent practice and specialized design integration through Design Context 3, Future Lifestyles, Honours Project Site Analysis, and the Interior Design Final Project.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 11%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 11%
- Design occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Context 1
- Creative Thinking
- Drawing and Modelling 1
- Building Anatomy 1
- Design Context 2
- Interior Design Studies
- Drawing and Modelling 2
- Building Anatomy 2
- Design Context 3
- Future Lifestyles
- Honours Project Site Analysis
- Interior Design Final Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,000. 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 University of Lancashire do next?
81% 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 Lancashire?
98% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design at University of Lancashire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.