| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
The content of this course reflects the demands of contemporary interior design practice. In our course, we forefront the practice of design through concept development, prototypes, presentations, specialist software skills and hands-on experience with materials.
Why study this course with us?
The ethos of the Department is that the study of art and design is a culturally and economically significant endeavour that is intellectually challenging and emotionally rewarding. The disciplines studied within the Department foster freedom of expression and the development of abstract concepts to material expressive form. We place importance on experiment and generating creative, imaginative connections.
We have a playful approach to media, materials and processes. We have mutual respect for each other’s practice and foster a creative community within the Department, Faculty, University and city.
We aspire to be creative, innovative and professional in everything we do.
Our Programme Leader has over 20 years’ experience across a variety of architecture-related disciplines.
Art and Design Gallery
Preview some current student work in the Department of Art and Design.
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Student support
We pride ourselves on the quality of support we offer, and have a range of support packages to help support students during their time at University.
Explore our study abroad opportunities and student exchange programmes
"What I love about this course is that we are a small group which meant that we get a lot of one-to-one tutorials with our tutors, which is perfect for me as they can really focus on you and your work."
— Chelsea Quizon, Interior Design student
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Flexible learning spaces encourage active engagement between staff and students. You will learn via lectures; seminars; tutorials; tutor-/student-led discussion; technical and creative workshops; individual and group task activities; and individually directed and structured study.
Assessment
Assessment methods may include: in-class writing exercises; project rationales; strategic planning documents; material samples/mood boards; project presentations; written essays; creative projects; project/research journals; production notebooks; sketchbooks; individual/group practical projects; and personal development planning.
Work based learning
As part of your studies you may take our
Work Based Learning
module, where you will be fully supported in securing a work placement of at least 150 hours, which you may be able to use in trying out a future career. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake Experiential Overseas Learning, where you can take advantage of our long-established links with organisations worldwide. Most students have the opportunity to undertake either one of these options as an integral part of their undergraduate course.
Progression options
Should you decide to further your journey in Higher Education, we offer a broad choice of professional, internationally recognised qualifications. This can be a popular option for students interested in developing their knowledge within a specialist area, or gaining the necessary qualification to further their career.
Here are just some of the areas our students have gone on to:
Postgraduate Opportunities
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
Join our Creative Community
Home to the Department of Art and Design and the Department of Music, Media and Performance, Kingsway presents fantastic opportunities for collaboration between artists, designers, writers, producers, and performers alike.
