York St John University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Create inspiring spaces. Work with industry professionals on live briefs. Become an industry-ready Interior Designer. Learn how to apply creative solutions to interior and spatial contexts. We will encourage you to explore your creativity as you develop your knowledge and skills. First year is focused on exploring design possibilities. In second year you will apply your knowledge in professionals situations. Your final year will define your direction and signature style. Gain the knowledge and technical skills you need to succeed in interior design. You will start with activities that immerse you in studio work and digital design. This will enhance your drawing, modelling, making, researching and creative thinking abilities. As you progress through the course you will: Respond to briefs and present your own proposals Learn about scale and proportions for interior design Explore materials and processes for interior design Use computer aided design (CAD) for your work. Practical workshops are an essential part of this course. You will learn new skills, develop and apply them to your projects. These projects will get bigger and more complex each year. When you choose to study with us, you get more than the skills you need to succeed. You gain experiences that make you stand out. We give you opportunities to: Work with clients on live briefs, researching and presenting your own proposals Enter design competitions to showcase your work internationally Specialise in the areas of interior design that interest you Complete work placements in industry and learn from visiting professionals Visit international cities to experience contemporary design around the world and find new inspiration Exhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network.
Modules
Modules may include: Year 1 Context of Practice Interior Design Principles Design Process Interior Design Practice 1 Year 2 Digital Design Applications Critical and Contextual Studies 1 Personal and Professional Practice 1 Interior Design Practice 2 Year 3 Critical and Contextual Studies 2 Personal and Professional Practice 2 Interior Design: Major Practice
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- Y75
- Campus name:
- York St John University
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits. For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits. Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content. Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course. For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/. If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/design/interior-design-ba-hons/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work to our tutors and discuss your work and the ideas behind it.
Portfolio
If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work to our tutors and discuss your work and the ideas behind it.
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
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
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
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
Provider information
York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk
York
YO31 7EX