Interior Design BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Salary after 15 months	£23000
Unemployment Rate	6% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	8% Proportion of students of Interior Design BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Interior Design and Architecture

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 235 graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

	Interior Design BA (Hons) and other Design Studies courses of Falmouth University	Average review score among all Interior Design and Architecture courses in the UK
Explanations	94	90
Interesting courses	88	85
Intellectually stimulating	82	79
Challenged to do my best	91	88
Depth of concepts	91	88
Builds on previous learnings	83	79
Joined ideas from different topics	86	85
Balance directed/independent study	74	80
Applicability of course content	81	78
Clear criteria in markings	81	77
Fair assessment	88	81
Tests reflected your learning	86	86
Timely feedback	94	88
Helpful feedback	85	83
Approachability of teachers	87	85
Support from teachers	93	87
Organisation of courses	76	74
Communication of changes	79	78
IT facilities	78	74
Library	92	91
Course specific resources	86	80
Student feedback opportunities	87	82
Student feedback valued	87	79
Student's feedback acted upon	68	72
Work of student union	66	79
Mental wellbeing services	70	76
Overall satisfaction	72

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Design Studies courses of Falmouth University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23000	£21000	£23500
25-75 percentile range	£20000 - £25000	£16000 - £25500	£17500 - £29500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Design Studies courses of Falmouth University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£22025	£20113	£23568
25-75 percentile range	£19981 - £25071	£15144 - £24676	£17604 - £29974

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

Create impactful interiors considering design theory, psychology and sustainability.

Exploring commercial, experiential and residential spaces, you’ll learn how interior design uses colour, pattern and materiality to make memorable atmospheres. On this Interior Design degree, you’ll create impactful interiors considering design theory, psychology and sustainability.

With access to dedicated studios and high-spec facilities, including development through VR, you’ll gain technical skills through hands-on collaborative projects and live industry briefs. On this course, you’ll learn to forecast trends and develop industry-standard professional practice skills and have the opportunity to apply for competitive internships.

You will:

Work with a variety of exciting industry partners such as Gensler, DSK, MIX Magazine and Sanders Studios

Pitch ideas to compete for a coveted industry placement or micro-internship

Negotiate your own interior design projects and develop an individual design philosophy to achieve your dream job in industry

Engage with the collaborative work ethic of the future through interdisciplinary projects that look to innovative solutions

Harness your creative identity through our studio culture, IT suites and workshops

Draw inspiration from our extensive materials library

Have the opportunity to go on study trips such as Milan Furniture Fair (Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano) and Dutch Design Week (DDW), the biggest design event in Northern Europe

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Falmouth University graduates of undergraduate studies in Design Studies	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Design Studies
Total respondents	155	470
Unemployed	6%	4%
Studying	3%	2%
Working	76%	83%
Both studying and working	10%	6%
No information	4%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Design Studies courses of Falmouth University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	56%	44%
Utilise skills from studies	66%	34%
Work is meaningful	65%	35%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Falmouth University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	62%
Non highly-skilled jobs	32%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	6%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Design Studies courses of Falmouth University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

21%	Teaching Professionals
13%	Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations
8%	Sales occupations
8%	Sales occupations
7%	Elementary occupations
7%	Managers, directors and senior officials
6%	Business and public service associate professionals
6%	Information Technology Professionals
4%	Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
3%	Administrative occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

You'll be assessed through practical submissions and coursework. This can take many forms, including: **Design process – sketchbooks ** **Research ** **Presentations ** **Project-based portfolios ** **Essays or reports**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

Average UCAS Tariff Score 150

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Design Studies
<48	1
48-63	2
64-79	3
80-95	5
96-111	6
112-127	19
128-143	14
144-159	11
160-175	18
176-191	5
192-207	4
208-223	4
224-239	4
>240	5

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Design Studies courses of Falmouth University

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6	An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Trinity ISE		A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.
Cambridge English Advanced		A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required
PTE Academic	55	A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Interior Design, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)
year 2
year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Falmouth University in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

- #32
- #40
Architecture

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #43
- #53
Architecture

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 9 university rankings of Falmouth University

About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 5410
postgraduates:: 705
Total:: 6115

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Interior Design and Architecture”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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Interior Design BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

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