University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND
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Interior & Spatial Design
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University Centre Southend
- Awarded by:
- University of the Arts London
Course summary
Interior design is an extremely exciting and rewarding job to do. From year 1 of the programme you will be introduced to industry CAD software and industry processes which include using Photoshop, sketch up, AutoCAD, InDesign and working on live projects, undertaking work experience opportunities and taking part in interesting visits to design studios, exhibitions and educational workshops.
Our programme will provide you with the chance to explore the opportunities and find your place within the industry allowing you to work on some projects of your choice. The course covers a range of interior design such as residential, hospitality design and commercial interiors.
Modules
YEAR 1
Unit 101 Creating Client Concepts
Unit 102 Theory as Practice 1
Unit 103 Storytelling in Design
Unit 104 Exploring & (Re) Imagining Sites
Unit 105 Synthesising Software Skills
YEAR 2
Unit 201 Design Intervention
Unit 202 Personal Promotion & Work Placement
Unit 203 Interior Conversion
Unit 204 Theory as Practice 2
YEAR 3
Unit 301 Theory as Practice 3
Unit 302 Final Major Project
Unit 303 Material Production
Unit 304 Design Presentation
Assessment method
You will create a range of individual and group projects to provide you with relevant experiences of work and help you build an impressive professional portfolio to help you secure graduate employment. There are no exams.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:
Year 1
100% coursework;
Year 2
100% coursework;
Year 3
100% coursework.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University Centre Southend
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W250
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus Code:
- S
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre South Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- W250
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
15 credits at Merit or above
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £17930* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £17930* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
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