Interior Design BA (Hons) The University for the Creative Arts

Overview

On this course you’ll explore about how design responds to social, cultural and environmental issues throughout this Interior Design course. It will also give you an understanding of how interiors of personal and public spaces shape different experiences. For instance, you'll discover how design fosters comfort and meaning in the home, and learn to shape interaction and identity in shared environments like workplaces and community settings.

You’ll learn through a mix of studio teaching, tutorials, workshops and critiques. Our team of experienced academics and technical staff with backgrounds in commercial, retail and cultural design are on hand to support you throughout your degree. Our studio culture encourages collaboration, dialogue and experimentation, making UCA a place where you can test ideas, learn from your peers and find your voice as a designer.

Studying Interior Design in the UK offers a unique perspective grounded in design heritage, innovation and cultural diversity. We promote a creative and inclusive community at UCA Canterbury, welcoming students from all around the world. Being part of our global community will deepen your understanding of how Interior Design adapts across cultures, places and people.

When you complete your BA Interior Design course you'll be graduating with a professional portfolio. It will reflect your skills and creative identity and ensure you're ready to take on professional opportunities, further study or your own design path.

Facilities

There are open plan studio spaces for each year of the course, used for group tutorials and personal working. Facilities for the course include: laser cutters, 3D printers, a virtual reality lab, a 3D workshop with machines for working in wood, metals, plastics and ceramics, and fully-equipped computer studios with Macs and PCs running software for design and animation.