Interior Design BA (Hons) at Northumbria University

This course focuses on interior design for a broad spectrum of spaces, including those of commercial, lifestyle, educational, civic and cultural purposes. You will discover the power that interior and spatial design has to influence our daily lives, whilst developing a rich understanding of how to create impactful and effective spaces that are environmentally and socially conscious. The course emphasises conceptual design and technical ability, providing the perfect environment for you to prepare yourself to enter the interior design industry.

Faculty: School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries  |  Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Interchange 1 – Experimental Processes, Discovering Interior Design, Responding to Context in Interior Design, Architectural Technologies and Alternative Materials in Interior Design, Introducing Interior Design Contexts; Year 2 core modules: Interchange 2 – Emerging Issues and Practices, Tactics and Strategies for Interior Design, Interior Design for Wellbeing, Branded Environments in Commercial Interior Design, Investigating Interior Design Contexts; Year 4 core modules: Interchange 3 – Contemporary Challenges and Design Futures, Business and Commercial Strategies for Interior Design, Speculative Futures for Interior Design, Advanced Commercial Interior Design for Industry, Research Practice for Interior Design. Optional modules include Creative Studio 1, Creative Studio 2.

Career pathways

You will gain unique access to industry leading specialists and cutting-edge research. Furthermore, you will be joining a course with an exceptional reputation for employability that is recognised by a wide-spread network of design agencies, studios and practices.

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