Interior Design

Interior design is the discipline concerned with creating interior spaces that are functional, safe, aesthetically considered, and suited to the needs of the people who inhabit them. It encompasses the design of homes, workplaces, retail environments, healthcare settings, hospitality spaces, and public buildings, drawing on spatial planning, materials knowledge, lighting, furniture, and colour to shape the character and usability of the built interior. Interior designers work at the boundary of architecture and product design, combining creative vision with practical understanding of how spaces are constructed and experienced.

At the University of the Arts, London, this three-year, full-time degree at one of the world's leading arts universities develops your creative and technical abilities in interior design in partnership with organisations, practices, and key individuals from the design industry. The programme is professionally recognised by the Chartered Society of Designers, which is a significant mark of the professional standing it offers graduates. A sandwich year provides the opportunity to gain substantial professional experience in an interior design or related practice environment, and work placements are embedded throughout the course to ensure your professional development keeps pace with your creative learning.

A typical entry tariff of 136 points reflects the accessible but competitive standard of entry.

Graduates go on to work as interior designers in architecture and design studios, property development companies, retail and hospitality brands, healthcare design specialists, and as independent practitioners. Many build portfolios across residential and commercial projects, and the professional recognition of the degree supports progression to chartered designer status. Postgraduate study in interior design, spatial design, or architecture is a further option for those seeking advanced specialisation or academic careers.