BA (Hons) Interior Design | University of Huddersfield

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This course is professionally orientated and prepares you for design practice in the multi-disciplinary area of spatial design. The Interior Design and Exhibition and Retail Design courses share a common Year 1 and Year 2 approach. You’ll move towards an individual focus, or specialisation, in the final stages. Practical design project work is normally based on vocational topics and you’ll develop your skills, knowledge, understanding, approach and individual design philosophy. Some of the issues we cover include international culture and context, regeneration/renewal, environment/ sustainability, visual styling and branding, new technologies, and communication.

Campus: Huddersfield
Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich
Placements: The courses provide a strong vocational preparation to enable you to work within the national and international marketplace. This is actively supported by design based visits (both UK and overseas), an established (optional) sandwich placement year (in the UK and/or overseas) and involvement in live/sponsored projects and competitions.
No of Places: 42 across both courses
Designation: BA (Hons) Interior Design
Start Date: September

UoH provides you with optimum access to learning experiences, employment opportunities and the development of individual expertise and personal aspirations. UoH strongly recommends that you take the option of a work placement year. This is invaluable as it not only builds confidence but also provides that vital element of relevant experience which so many employers demand.

Career Opportunities

Graduates go on to work in commercial interior design, exhibition, retail and display design, leisure and recreation design, interior architecture and associated disciplines, both within the UK and abroad.

Placements

You experience design based visits in the UK and overseas, and involvement in live/sponsored projects and competitions. There is an optional, highly recommended placement year in which you have the opportunity to apply your learning to the real world of design. This professional placement gives you the advantage of experience in a competitive job market.

Admission Requirements & Selection

Specific requirements for this course are normally one of the following:

Successful completion of a foundation course in Art and Design.
280 points gained at GCE awards or Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) A level or equivalent.
An EdExcel/BTEC National Diploma with a distinction and merits in a relevant subject.
In addition to the above, strong emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio and a satisfactory interview.
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.

Course Structure

Year 1

Historical and Contextual Studies
Computing and CAD (for Interior and Exhibition Designers)
Building and Design Technology
Design Process and Communication
Interior Design Topics Design Project

Year 2

Design in Context
CAD and Visualisation
Design and Building Technology
Interior Design Topics Design Project
Employability Skills and Work Placement Preparation

Year 3 sandwich

Optional Work Placement (UK or abroad)

Year 3 full-time/Year 4 sandwich

Elected choice of named course award - either Interior Design BA(Hons) or Exhibition and Retail Design BA(Hons)

Professional Practice and Design Project Management
Interior Design Project (Interior Design or Exhibition Design)
Research Study - dedicated to elected course
Major Design Project - dedicated to elected course

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