| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA (Hons) Interior Design program at UCA Canterbury bridges architecture, fine art, and spatial practices, preparing students to shape human experiences within interior spaces. Through a focus on user needs, design tools, and industry collaborations, graduates develop expertise in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors, leading to careers in the interior design industry.
Program Outline
It prepares graduates to become experts in understanding and shaping human experience within interior spaces.
Objectives:
- To understand the human experience in interior spaces.
- To develop expertise in understanding the needs of users in various spaces.
- To prepare graduates for a career in the interior design industry.
Program Description:
Students will learn how to:
- Research and understand the user experience in interior spaces.
- Develop design solutions that are client-driven and meet the needs of the user.
- Use a variety of design tools and techniques, including 3D modeling, and computer-aided design (CAD).
- Collaborate with other professionals in the design industry.
- Develop their professional skills and become prepared for a career in interior design.
Key Features:
- Focus on the human experience in interior spaces.
- Emphasis on client-driven design solutions.
- Integrated approach to design using 3D modeling and CAD.
- Experienced faculty with expertise in various areas of interior design.
- Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements.
Outline:
The BA (Hons) Interior Design program at UCA Canterbury is a three-year course that is divided into six semesters. Each semester is approximately 15 weeks long.
Year 1:
- Semester 1: Design 01 - Sketch and Build, Design for Equity 01, Briefs and Positions 01, Opportunity Week.
- Semester 2: Iterate and Adapt 01, Critical Analysis 01, Material and Digital Practices, ATOM activities.
Year 2:
- Semester 1: Design 03 - Fabricate and Form, Design for Equity 02, Briefs and Positions 02, Opportunity Week.
- Semester 2: Context and Constraint, Pathways and Mentors, Critical Analysis 02, ATOM activities.
Year 3:
- Semester 1: Design 05 - Pitch and Prototype, Critical Analysis 03, Briefs and Positions 03, Opportunity Week.
- Semester 2: Major Project.
Assessment:
Assessment methods in the BA (Hons) Interior Design program vary depending on the module. Some modules may use traditional assessments such as essays, exams, and presentations. Other modules may use more creative assessments such as portfolios, design projects, and group work. The criteria used to assess student work are based on the learning outcomes of each module. These criteria will be made clear to students at the beginning of each module.
Teaching:
The BA (Hons) Interior Design program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members with expertise in various areas of interior design. The program also benefits from visiting lecturers and guest speakers from the industry. The teaching methods used in the program vary depending on the module. Some modules may use lectures, seminars, and workshops. Other modules may use more project-based learning approaches.
Careers:
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Interior Design program at UCA Canterbury have gone on to work in a variety of roles in the interior design industry. Some graduates have found work in design firms, while others have started their own businesses.
Potential career paths for graduates include:
- Interior designer
- Project manager
- Space planner
- Design consultant
- Retail designer
- Exhibition designer
- Set designer
- Educator
Other:
- The program is ranked 14th in the Guardian for interior design courses.
- The program has strong industry connections and offers opportunities for internships and placements. The content of the course may be subject to change.
UK
Tuition fees - 2024/25 entry Integrated Foundation Year: £9,250 BA course: £9,250 If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year, for 2024 you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,850. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during your Professional Practice year.
EU
Tuition fees - 2024/25 entry Integrated International Foundation Year: £9,250 (see fee discount information) BA course: £9,250 (see fee discount information) If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year, for 2024 you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,850. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during your Professional Practice year.
International
Tuition fees - 2024/25 entry Integrated International Foundation Year: £16,950 BA course: £17,500 If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year, for 2024 you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of £3,390. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during your Professional Practice year.
