BA (Hons) Interior Design at Teesside University

Programme overview

Students work in a dedicated design studio with high-quality computer-aided design and workshop facilities. The course has a record of innovative teaching and of supporting students to achieve high grades.

Faculty: School of Arts & Creative Industries | Department: Art & Design | Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); part-time 6 years | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Collaboration Project, Introduction to Interior Design Skills and Practice, Introduction to the Creative Industries, Residential Design and Communication. Year 2: Commercial, Branded Environments and Visualisation, Creative Research Project, Industry Project, Working in the Creative Industries. Final year: Major Project and Professional Practice. An optional work placement year is available. Learning is studio-based and practice-led.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in interior design or as designers in retail, exhibition, set design, leisure, surface pattern, merchandising or housing, or continue to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications, plus a creative portfolio showing skills in the chosen discipline (digital portfolios accepted; applicants may attend a campus session to discuss their portfolio, and offer holders are invited to an Offer holder day). Consideration is given to applicants without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical subject experience. Mature applicants (over 21) may apply with portfolio or written work and relevant experience. Direct entry to Year 2 or 3 is possible with prior higher education study; an integrated foundation year degree is an alternative route. International applicants needing a student visa must meet UKVI-compliant English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); part-time 6 years

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