Interior Design

BA (Hons)

This course is designed to enable learners to gain the skills required to achieve employment in the design industry and in particular within the field of interior design.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Undergraduate

Modes of study

Full time

Attendance

Three years full-time. Students with a suitable placement may opt to take a year's secondment.

Location

Avenue Campus

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer is around 240-300 UCAS points or successful completion of a Foundation Art and Design course or equivalent qualification. In addition to the standard entry requirements, applicants will be expected to have achieved A level (or equivalent) in relevant subjects such as Design, Design/Technology or Art. All selected applicants will be invited for a portfolio review and discussion.

UCAS details

UCAS code: W250

UCAS description: BA/IntDes

School

School of The Arts

Course content

Interior Design at The University of Northampton is a vibrant and creative discipline. Many opportunities for its expertise are needed within Northamptonshire due to a private and public building expansion plan.

This course concentrates on the aspects of design technology that can be applied to the design of commercial, domestic and public living spaces. Practical 3D projects are linked to the theoretical aspects of the course. Historical and contemporary design styles and trends along with emergent technologies are studied and incorporated into project work. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to make use of computer technology and we have an excellent range of facilities and resources available to use.

Stage one

Provides an introduction to professional interior design practice, including taught sessions on CAD, model making, design drawing and communication consolidated by short appropriate projects supported by technical, commercial and social issues.

Stage two

Provides a professional development of design skills and knowledge primarily through project work. This may include professional projects from local, national or international companies.

Stage three

Provides an opportunity to pursue an individually focused major design project. A dissertation is also required as part of final stage assessment.

Special course features

Studio-based course
Dedicated studio computer facilities
Taught in conjunction with Moulton College

Typical modules

2D and 3D CAD
3D Experimental Design
Colour in Design
Contextual Studies
Design Project
Professional Practice
Visual Studies

Assessment

Is a mixture of studio-based design critiques (continual assessment) and written assessment. Stage three is entirely continual assessment, culminating in a major exhibition of the design work undertaken.

Career opportunities

There is a wide range of career opportunities within the broad field of design open to students completing this course.

For undergraduate application information please see our how to apply page.

Current 'Home' and EU undergraduate students: Information on 2012/13 tuition fees

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.