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Interior Design (Architecture)
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Hinckley Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
Whether you’re inspired by the funky setting of Google’s New York City HQ or the luxurious, minimalist interiors created by Kelly Hoppen, there are hundreds of opportunities to work on domestic or commercial interior design projects in the UK and beyond.
The HND in Interior Design will equip you with practical ways to bring your ideas to life, and the skills to succeed in the commercial world. You will explore the relationship between interior space and volume planning, learn how to selects the best materials, colours and textures, and explore presentation techniques including 2D drawing, mood boards and 3D modelling.
You will get involved with studio-based and live projects and perfect the professional skills to become a successful interior designer in your own right.
Progression Opportunities
Successful completion of the course results in a BTEC HND in Interior Design Qualification. The Equivalent to the second year of a Degree. On completion of the course, learners may either take up employment in industry or go on to the third year of a Level 6 programme.
Possible employment roles include; Residential Interior Designer, Retail Interior Designer, Freelance Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Theatre / Set Designer, Architectural Technician or Lighting Designer.
Modules
Modules - Year 1
A1: Concept and Development
A2: Creative Project
Modules - Year 2
B1: Personal Professional Development
B2: Professional Project
Assessment method
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment procedures. Students receive regular feedback at assessment points during the course.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- 052W
- Institution code:
- N79
- Campus name:
- Hinckley Campus
- Campus Code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately NWSLC is unable to accept any applications from international students who require a Tier 4 VISA to study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CCC
A Levels including Interior Design or similar
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) including English or equivalent
For further information please contact us on:
0330 058 3000
enquiries@nwslc.ac.uk
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Mature students with an art and design portfolio are encouraged to apply
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6100 | 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
Recommended Materials and Equipment
- Drawing Pens
- Pen, Pencil and Rubber
- Scale rule with 1:10, 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100 scales
- Compass
- Large Adjustable Set-square
- Metal Ruler
- An A3 Cutting Mat
- Rendering Equipment, Coloured Pencils etc.
- A3 Paper
- Sketchbook (A4)
Recommended Equipment - These items are for convenience rather than necessity
- An A2 drawing board (Although there will be drawing boards for you to use at college it may be more convenient for you to have one at home for private study)
- Laptop, PC or Mac to access the course online via Moodle (Although the course is PC based there is also MAC availability)
- Colour Printer
- Digital Camera
Sponsorship information
Unfortunately NWSLC is unable to accept any applications from international students who require a Tier 4 VISA to study.
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