Interior Design

Description

An inspiring, challenging and professional programme of study that brings together art and architecture through a broad and varied curriculum.

The BA (Hons) Interior Design at Southampton Solent University offers a unique blend of aesthetics and innovation. It brings together creative and practical skills and covers both domestic and commercial interior design.

It is an exciting and professionally oriented course, which embraces a distinctive approach through studio-based design studies of interior space and volume planning, complemented by awareness of sustainability, colour and texture, and professional practice.

You will be able to experiment with various presentation techniques, such as 2D drawing, mood boards and 3D modelling.

Industrial focus

The vocational and practical emphasis of the course is intended to develop professionalism within graduates and maximise employment opportunities. Projects are linked to real sites, and students have the opportunity to work with clients and employers. The Built Environment programme maintains excellent links with employers from a broad section of the industry. Studies are enhanced by real case studies and guest speakers from relevant disciplines

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10610 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

Four core units and two option units:

• Creative Interiors
• Design Communications
• Materials and Finishes
• History of Interior Design.

Options:

• Architectural Design Principles
• Principles of Business Environment
• Curriculum Plus.

Year 2

Five core units and one option unit:

• Innovative Technologies and Applications
• Modern and Contemporary Studies
• Interior Environments
• Design Technology
• Ergonomics for Interior Design.

Options:

• Commercial Interior Design
• Commercial Interior Design WBL.

Year 3

Three core units and 2 option units:

• Sustainability and Interior Design
• Professional Practice and Procedures
• Refurbishment and Building Surveying.

Options:

• Professional Branding
• Professional Branding WBL
• Research Project
• Final Year Project

Why choose Solent?

An inspiring, challenging and professional course which instils flair in creative spatial design, eye for detailing, proficiency in visual communication and presentation techniques. You will develop practical skills in physical and digital modelling through a diverse curriculum that not only considers colour schemes and furnishing, but goes deeper into the design and planning of domestic and commercial interior spaces and environments.

It includes an exciting range of projects including domestic, commercial, leisure and educational interiors. The programme is fully mapped against the standards recognised by the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID).

• Excellent links with employers from a broad section of the industry
• Graduates can apply for membership of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)
• Dedicated studio fully equipped with drawing boards, CAD stations, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Google SketchUp, plotters, large-format scanners and digital cameras.

Assessment

Studio-based design projects, portfolios and presentations, essays, mood boards, research projects.

Projects/work experience

Through our network of employers, it is possible for you to undertake an industrial placement.

Key career skills

Creative thinking, 2D and 3D presentation skills, physical and digital model-making skills, project management, visual communication and detailing, evaluation and problem solving.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

200 points with at least one 6-unit award at Grade D or above in an appropriate subject, or equivalent.

Applications from mature students and non-standard applicants may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.

Direct entry to Year 2 may be offered to holders of an HND or HNC in an appropriate subject.

International students

Applications are welcomed from students who have been educated outside the UK system, and a number of overseas qualifications are recognised as equivalent to those listed. Applicants should give full details of their qualifications, including subjects, grades, date and the name and address of the school, college, university or awarding authority.

Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed threshold attainments for undergraduate courses are:

• GCSE or GCE ‘O’ Level (Grade C);
• IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 or more; or
• City and Guilds ESOL (written assessment) pass in Higher Intermediate examination, plus a comparable pass in City and Guilds SESL (speaking assessment) examination.
• Where students enter direct to a course at the University, in the final year, without any prior experience of the UK Higher Education System will require IELTS 6.5.

Qualifications are checked before enrolment and international students must bring their original certificates when coming to study at the University.

The University also offers an International Foundation Programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Southampton Solent University.

Funding

To help you cover the cost you can take out a tuiton fee loan to pay your fees, which is paid directly to the University by the Student Loan company. Some students are also eligible for a maintenance loan to help with their living costs.

You only repay both loans when you finish your course and are earning £21,000 or more. If you don't have an income this high you will not have to pay anything until you are earning £21,000 or more.

Our student support and welfare advisers have more information regarding financial help and details can be found on our Funding advice pages.