Studio Practice (Interior Design) (top-up) BA (Hons)

Program Overview

This intensive one-year top-up course in Studio Practice (Interior Design) BA (Hons) equips students with advanced interior design skills and knowledge. It prepares them for postgraduate studies, fosters creativity and critical thinking, and guides them in developing professional portfolios for career advancement. Graduates can pursue diverse careers in the interior design field, including roles such as Interior Designer, Retail Designer, and Space Planner.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Studio Practice (Interior Design) (top-up) BA (Hons)

This intensive one-year top-up course, equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree, allows you to build upon an existing qualification such as a foundation degree or an HND. The program aligns with the UCA Canterbury final year undergraduate studies in Interior Design, preparing you for postgraduate studies and enhancing your knowledge and experience in the field. This course may be particularly suitable for international students or UK students hoping to expand on prior qualifications.

Objectives:

• Equip students with the skills and knowledge essential for advanced interior design studies.
• Provide intensive preparation for postgraduate studies.
• Foster creativity and critical thinking within the context of interior design.
• Hone essential practical skills relating to research, design, and practice.
• Guide students in developing portfolios for career advancement.

Outline:

Year One (Equivalent to Level Three of BA Interior Design)

• Projects 05: This module challenges students to develop and resolve a complex interior design project exceeding basic functionality and stimulating intellectual and physical engagement.
It emphasizes the process of research, construction, and critical analysis in transforming existing spaces.
• Cultural Context 03: This theoretical module encompasses two segments.
The first involves producing a critical written argument demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of interior design themes through research analysis and evaluation. The second segment requires creating a visual essay responding to a self-directed research question.
• Professional Practice: This module focuses on creating a personalized career identity and aligning it with aspirations.
Students learn to utilize the RIBA Plan of Work Stages in preparing a report on their final project and assembling a professionally designed portfolio for job applications. A condensed portfolio version suitable for self-initiated work experience placements is also produced.

Careers:

Upon completion of this program, graduates may pursue diverse career paths within the interior design field. These may include roles such as:

• Interior Designer
• Retail Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Set Designer
• Space Planner
• Interior Architect
Opportunities exist in sectors like hospitality, retail, commercial, residential, and healthcare design. Graduates are also well-prepared for further academic engagement within a Master's in Interior Design program.

Other:

The UCA offers scholarships and fee discounts to assist with student finances. Students should budget for potential additional course costs like books, project materials, and occasional study trips.

• BA (top-up) course: £9,250
• BA (top-up) course: £9,250 (see fee discount information)
• BA (top-up) course: £16,950