Interior Design BA (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £21500 | £19000 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £29000 | £15000 - £24500 | £17000 - £29500 |
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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 |
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Course Description
Our interior design course focuses on how design responds to the surrounding environment. We explore design interventions in existing buildings and neglected spaces with a hands-on approach to crafting their interiors. We study the space between object and architecture and promote an adaptive re-use approach to shaping the world around us with human, social, economic and environmental sustainability embedded in our process.
Our course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers.
- User-centred. Our approach puts people – and sometimes cats – at the centre of the design process. You will develop an inclusive and diverse approach and build awareness of the psychological impact of space on the health, wellbeing, productivity, and happiness of individuals and communities.
- Sensory and immersive. We craft interiors that explore the sensory and immersive impact of space, materials and systems and how they contribute to the user experience.
- Future-focused. We encourage you to take today’s issues and develop new ways of living. We utilise technology in content, delivery, presentation and documentation and explore the digital frontier of space with virtual and augmented reality.
- Expert-led. Our lecturers run their own businesses or have professional experience working for clients like Lego, British Airways, LG, Sony, major museums and architects.
- Making at the core. From model making to 1:1 prototyping, you’ll explore materials to understand their application and performance and how to utilise their sensory characteristics with access to a range of traditional and high-tech digital fabrication workshops.
- Innovation in delivery. You’ll work in an interdisciplinary design studio learning with and from other three-dimensional design specialisms and benefit from a blended learning environment, which includes team teaching and podcast delivery of content.
- Diverse. You’ll work on a broad range of interior design projects across a range of scales from strategic planning down to fine detailing and across sectors including residential, workplace, hospitality, branded and thematic spaces, as well as exhibitions and the public realm.
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) at Plymouth University
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Including a minimum of 2 A Levels, General Studies accepted.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above required.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
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.
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
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #13
- #17
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #14
- #19
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Plymouth University
About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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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
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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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 |
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Interior Design BA (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16500 | 114 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Design BA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 77% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 203 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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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 |
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Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 80% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £19250 | 114 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Interior and Spatial Design BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 122 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Design Decoration BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 £16125 | 116 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Design BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 53% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £17585 | 129 | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Design Decoration with Art & Design Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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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
