Overview

The Interior Design (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides students with a comprehensive platform to explore the profound impact of spatial design on human well-being and society. This programme encourages a deep engagement with materiality, heritage, and contemporary aesthetics to create functional and inspiring environments. Students develop a unique design identity while tackling real-world concerns through collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.

Why Interior Design (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from a sector-leading curriculum taught within the Cardiff School of Art & Design, which emphasises an interdisciplinary learning environment. The university provides access to the Perceptual Experience Lab and the Cardiff FabLab, alongside dedicated soft modelling, wood, and metal workshops. As an Adobe Creative Campus, the institution ensures all students have access to the full Creative Cloud suite at no extra cost. The programme also offers a sandwich year option, allowing for a year-long placement in an architectural or design-oriented construction practice to enhance employability.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 16000 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through studio-based learning and practical workshops. Modules may include:

Studio
Research Basics
Interdisciplinary Understanding
21st Century Challenges
Real-World Contexts
Research Proposal
Major Project
Positioning in Practice
Contribution

Careers with Interior Design (Hons)

Graduates are well-equipped to pursue professional roles within established interior design companies or launch their own independent design practices. The course prepares students for diverse career paths by focusing on professional competencies, business planning, and industry-standard technical skills. Some graduates choose to enter the education sector by undertaking a PGCE, while others progress to advanced research at master's or doctoral levels. The emphasis on live briefs and industry placements ensures that students are ready for graduate-level work in the global design sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Remodelling; preserving; restoring; renovating existing sites.

Create user-centred environments (live; work; rest; play).

Analyse Client Culture (design language; mood; atmosphere).

Formulate design strategies

Creating appropriate places for experience.

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

For Undergraduate applicants we also accept applications from (UCAS), up until the end of June, and through Clearing via UCAS after June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Tariff points: 96-120

Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Preferably five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.
BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM-DDM
T Level: No specific subjects required.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points. No specific subjects required.
Other requirements: Successful interview and portfolio review. Applicants will be required to submit a digital portfolio.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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