This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Interior Design degree allows you to study design in all its forms - architectural, commercial and retail, residential, furniture, set and exhibition design. You'll get the foundational interior design education and creative expertise which is vital for a thriving career in interior design. Complemented by a robust network of industry contacts, you'll be part of a supportive learning environment that ensures you graduate with the interior design skills needed for a successful future. Top-Rated Learning Opportunities: 95 per cent of students surveyed on this course responded positively to questions on “Learning Resources” in the 2025 National Student Survey. It also received the Interior Educators Award for Collaborative Practice, July 2022, beating 47 other UK and Irish interior design courses. Comprehensive Skill Development: Develop a diverse skill set in drawing, photography, model-making and spatial analysis. Learn specialist skills: observational and spatial drawing, computer drawing, model-making and material investigations. This ensures the holistic preparation required for the dynamic field of interior design. Exploration across design: Immerse yourself in various design forms. Engage in hands-on learning through local and London-wide site visits. Coupled with project work to challenge you in creating solutions to design briefs, this immersive approach enhances and nurtures your creative talent and design skills. It will ensure you graduate well-prepared for a successful future in interior design. Download our yearbook to view examples of our students' work. A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Modules
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Architecture and Visual Arts in Practice. Year 1: Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency, Fundamentals of Economics, Business Statistics and Data Analysis, Foundations of Marketing, People and Organisations, Fundamentals of Business Accounting. Year 2: Graduate Employability Competencies (Mental Wealth 2), Managing and Coordinating the HR Function, Resourcing and Talent Management, Employment Law, Reward Management, Learning and Development (optional), International HRM (optional), HRM Work-Based Reflective Practice (optional), Optional Placement (optional). Year 3: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice (Mental Wealth 3), Applied HR Project, Employee Engagement & Employment Relations, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Strategic HRM & Leadership in Organisations, Business Ethics & Business Research. For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
We assess all modules at the end of the academic year. Although each module is assessed separately against specific criteria, the assessed work will form part of an overall academic 'portfolio'. Design studio work is assessed within a design portfolio and supporting studies are normally assessed in the form of a bound report or within the portfolio. We assess online and multi-media submissions appropriately. There are no closed-book examinations. Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
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:
- 4H05
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants are required to attend an interview for discussion of their portfolio of work.
Portfolio
The portfolio is a very important part of the application process. It should reflect broad examples of your work. This will be used as evidence of your creative ability and potential. Your portfolio may include paintings, drawings, sketches, a personal sketchbook, design and photographic work, 3D-modelling, work in progress, etc. It should exhibit an understanding of spatial awareness. We like to see the creative and planning processes that have contributed to your work, not just the final pieces. We also like to see some work that reflects your own personal interests, i.e. work that you might have undertaken in your own time. We want to see your passion for your work and you’re expected to present the portfolio in a positive and interesting manner. You will be expected to display care and thought in the way that your portfolio is presented; the organisation is no less important than the content.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £15560 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333