Overview
You’ll learn in well-resourced, professional design studios at Britannia Mill. Resources include ISKN tables, Macbook Pros, large format scanners, drawing boards, as well as the arts and design library.
The Interior Design With Foundation Year (Hons) programme from University of Derby is for anyone who is inspired and moved by interiors and inquisitive enough to find out how to realise these technically. Studying interior design at Derby will help you develop your design skills to create functional and unique spaces with strong spatial identities. You’ll learn how to best use specific spatial qualities, i.e. forms, texture and materials, lighting, colour, architectural components, objects and placement of these, enabling you to make your ideas become a reality. You’ll be inspired to work in a way that is environmentally responsible, memorable and experiential.
Careers
A key aim of this programme is to prepare you as a graduate for the professional world of interior designers and we would anticipate that a number of you will seek to pursue your career through either freelance or consultancy practice drawing on the opportunities presented through the curriculum to collaborate with other design-related disciplines.
This course will provide you with an opportunity to examine different sectors within the commercial and residential interior design, enabling you to gain an understanding and appreciation of the many facets and opportunities that are open to an interior design graduate.
After graduation you’ll be prepared for a career in interior design with endless opportunities to choose from such as:
- Styling and window/retail display
- Cinematic interior styling along with TV sets
- Set-stage design and exhibition design
- Retail design, e.g. fashion, gifts, jewellery stores, computer and gaming stores, etc.
- Corporate design, e.g. offices
- Hospitality design, e.g. bars, restaurants, coffee shops
- Health and leisure design, e.g. hotels, spas, sport facilities, etc.
- Interior consultant and sourcing
- Bespoke furniture designer
- Kitchen design
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Critical Context: Context Specific Investigations
- Visual and Professional Practice: BIM for Promotion
- Designing Spatial Narratives: Contextualised Interventions
- Toolkit: Technical Services & Drawing Systems
- Visual and Professional Practice: Networking Strategies
- Designing Spatial Narratives: Reimagining Existing Space
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Derby, 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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- UCAS points 72
- A Level DDD
- T Level Pass
- BTEC MMP
- GCSE GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
- Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15
- IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15500 GBP / year≈ 15500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Additional Details
This is the fee for the Foundation Year. Subsequent UK fees are £9,535 per year. Subsequent International fees are £17,500 per year.
Living costs
Derby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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