BA Interior Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Interior Design, a fashion design degree centred on creative spatial problem-solving and studio practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete live client projects and an annual degree show. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Context of Practice, Interior Design Principles, Design Process, and Interior Design Practice 1, focusing on historical context and visual communication methods. The second year expands into professional contexts with Critical and Contextual Studies 1, Personal and Professional Practice 1, Collaborative Practice, and Interior Design Practice 2, where students handle increasingly complex briefs. The final year culminates in independent research and a substantial final proposal through Critical and Contextual Studies 2, Personal and Professional Practice 2, and Interior Design: Major Project.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Portfolio Day: If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work with our tutors and share with them your passion for the subject.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 15%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 70%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Context of Practice
- Interior Design Principles
- Design Process
- Interior Design Practice 1
- Critical and Contextual Studies 1
- Personal and Professional Practice 1
- Collaborative Practice
- Interior Design Practice 2
- Critical and Contextual Studies 2
- Personal and Professional Practice 2
- Interior Design: Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Design at York St John University?
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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Does BA Interior Design at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design at York St John University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.