Interior Design and Decoration (Top-up) BA
London Metropolitan University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Interior Design and Decoration (Top-up) BA at London Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Management, Leadership.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29138 | £27297 | £31519 |
25-75 percentile range | £24848 - £35191 | £20174 - £35659 | £22788 - £43702 |
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Course Description
Why study this course
This is a top-up version of our Interior Design and Decoration BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.
This undergraduate degree course gives you the knowledge and creative skills you need for a successful career in interior design and decoration. You’ll work in design studios that combine spatial, 2D and 3D decoration and explore the relationship between furniture, textiles and interiors. You’ll also develop your abilities through material and technological workshops, and experience the industry through live briefs, visiting speakers and competitions.
In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 100% of all 2017 graduates from this course were in work or further study within six months.
More about this course
You’ll study the history of interior design, discover its ceremonial and ritualistic role in society through the ages and develop the hands-on skills and techniques you need to succeed in the industry.
Taught by experts in the field, you'll learn about the different decorative, sculptural and textural elements of interior design and examine the relationship between furniture, design, user, product and place. As you develop your skills through hands-on practice and research, you’ll explore your own creative responses to light, colour, acoustics, and graphic and illustrative patternation. You’ll also work with a range of material processes in studios and workshops and use creative and imaginative narratives to develop sensory, intellectual and aesthetic spaces that make an impact on the audience and user.
During the course, you’ll study structural model-making with a range of materials including wood, metal, concrete, upholstery and ceramics. In addition, you’ll gain skills through traditional and digital workshops, helping you develop a comprehensive, clear design vision of residential and/or retail environments. You’ll also have access to important archives kept at institutions such as the V&A and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which will allow you to research methods and approaches that are so often relevant today.
Led from a sustainable stance, each project will see you discuss the suitability of the materials and processes involved and look at best practice throughout the world. You'll also work with informed and ecological agencies such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the Building Research Establishment (BRE), as well as material libraries, to take into account the importance of using sustainable resources, recycling, upcycling and reusing in order to create a circular economy.
Allied to both the architecture and design school, this course is perfect if you’re interested in either discipline. If you’re keen to focus on decorative interior design, you’ll work closely with a team of furniture, textile and upholstery designers to develop your skills and vision. If you’re more architecturally minded, you’ll work with experts in structural environments, manipulating the qualities and looks of surfaces and materials to create impactful spatial experiences. In both cases, you’ll develop your skills and knowledge to create your own personal design style. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement at a leading London design practice, helping you develop the practical skills and contacts you need for your career.
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.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Interior Design and Decoration (Top-up) BA at London Metropolitan University
25% | Caring personal services |
15% | Sales occupations |
15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Interior Design and Decoration (Top-up) BA
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £19250 | year 1 |
International | £19250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £19250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £19250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Average student cost of living in London
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.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of London Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of London Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #21
- #27
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #31
- #39
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 14 university rankings of London Metropolitan University
About London Metropolitan University
Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University is located in the urban setting of North London. LMU is just a 40-minute walk to Camden Town or a 20-minute tube ride from central London. Some of the benefits that students can expect when choosing LMU include a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, reputable career guidance services, and orientation services for recently-arrived international students. This institution has a selective admissions standard, so it’s recommended to prepare for your interview well in advance.
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Student composition of London Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at London Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9920
- postgraduates:
- 1440
- Total:
- 11360
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Interior Design and Architecture”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Interior Architecture (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 76% | 6% | 3% | £9250 | £17500 | 144 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Design BA (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16500 | 114 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Design BA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 77% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 203 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 76% | 6% | 3% | £9250 | £17500 | 144 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 80% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £19250 | 114 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Interior and Spatial Design BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 122 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Design Decoration BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 £16125 | 116 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Design BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 53% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £17585 | 129 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Design Decoration with Art & Design Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Design BA (Hons) | University of South Wales | 83% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 130 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023