University Centre South Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Interior design is an extremely exciting and rewarding job to do. From year 1 of the programme you will be introduced to industry CAD software and industry processes which include using Photoshop, sketch up, AutoCAD, InDesign and working on live projects, undertaking work experience opportunities and taking part in interesting visits to design studios, exhibitions and educational workshops. Our programme will provide you with the chance to explore the opportunities and find your place within the industry allowing you to work on some projects of your choice. The course covers a range of interior design such as residential, hospitality design and commercial interiors.
Modules
YEAR 1 UNITS: ID 101 Design Skills Acquisition ID 102 Visual & Cultural Context ID 103 Design Exploration ID 104 Design Application Year 2 Units: ID 201 Design Intervention ID 202 Professional Promotion & Work Placement ID 203 Interior Conversion ID 205 Cultural Context & Dissertation Proposal Year 3 Units ID 301 Dissertation ID 302 Final Major Project ID 303 Industry Practice ID 304 Design Presentation
Assessment method
You will create a range of individual and group projects to provide you with relevant experiences of work and help you build an impressive professional portfolio to help you secure graduate employment. There are no exams. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework: Year 1 100% coursework; Year 2 100% coursework; Year 3 100% coursework.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W250
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The University Centre has decided to temporarily stop sponsoring international students who need a student visa to study on our programmes in our campuses in the UK until further notice.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17930* | Year 1 |
| England | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000* | Year 1 |
| International | £17930* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND