Kingston University London - Interior Design BA (Hons)

Kingston University London

Interior Design BA (Hons)

Kingston University is ranked No.1 in the UK for interior design* in the Guardian University League Tables 2023 (*covers interior design and product and furniture design).

This course lets you create dynamic and thought-provoking interior environments. You'll develop practical skills so you can create imaginative spaces that meet the needs and enrich the experience of modern life. You'll also build your technical knowledge to help you practice professionally.

You'll get to work in purpose-built design studios and have access to a dedicated art and design library.

You'll benefit from links with design studios, cultural institutions, entrepreneurs and community groups. They often set projects for students, awarding placements or prizes to the best.

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • We're ranked No.1 in the UK (Guardian University League tables 2023).
  • All our projects are developed collaboratively with entrepreneurs, developers, community groups and some of the best design studios in the UK.
  • You'll work in newly refurbished, purpose-built design studios and have access to a dedicated art, design and material library and impressive modelling and fabrication facilities.

Entry Requirements

  • UCAS tariff points:

     

    112-128
  • Level 3 qualifications, including Art and Design subjects (i.e. A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.). The preferred entry route is to first take a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or recognised equivalent course.
  • IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

Our graduates are currently developing their careers at some of the world's top creative studios, working with clients such as Alexander McQueen, the Science Museum, Harrods, the Royal Palaces, Nike and Selfridges.

Course Details

This studio-based course comprises a series of projects increasing in complexity. It will give you an understanding of light and colour, materials, space and volume. Projects range from the design of temporary events to exploring the long-term reuse of buildings.

The course introduces the principles of interior design. Recent projects include designing an event within a 17th century palace and the radical reuse of a former department store and disused steel works.


Year 1

Ideation and Communication
Design Process
Materials and Construction
Situating the Interior: Themes in Design History

Year 2

Interior Practice
Interior Context 1
Interior Context 2
Critical Issues in Interior Design: Research and Practice

Final Year

Major Design Project
Practice Profile
Dissertation: Research and Reflection

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