The University of Edinburgh
Interior Design BA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design

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 £19000 £24000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £12500 - £25000 £17000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design

  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

Course Description

Interior design is the study and design of interior spaces in a range of public and private environments.

At Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) we research, investigate and challenge the practice of interior design.

We encourage you to explore:

  • social and sustainable issues within design
  • ideas and approaches to address the diversity of building users
  • the creation of interiors of different scales and time-frames
  • opportunities for the adaptation and re-use of existing spaces
  • architectural design processes, design thinking and methodologies

Our programme emphasises the need to create environments that impact positively on people's day-to-day experiences and interactions.

Learning in the studio

Much of our teaching and learning is studio-based. The studio is a space where design ideas are developed, grown, evolved and shared.

The studio helps to:

  • replicate elements of a professional design studio environment
  • encourage students to work as a team and get involved in peer to peer learning

Projects

You will develop your skills through innovative design projects. This will enable you to explore the design potential of contemporary interventions, bringing new life into existing buildings.

Many of our projects are based in Edinburgh using real buildings and situations to generate briefs. We often work on live projects with real clients.

We support you to be:

  • creative
  • inventive
  • questioning of design

We encourage solutions that are beyond the ordinary or obvious, by the application of interior, architectural and spatial theories to a particular brief.

Technical skills and theory

It is very important to us that you also gain a good technical understanding of interior design to prepare you for work in industry following graduation.

Integrated with the practical studio work, optional courses provide a contextual and theoretical understanding of the broader field of design.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

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

21% Natural and social science professionals
12% Legal professionals
9% Administrative occupations
8% Media Professionals
6% Natural and social science professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
4% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component.

TOEFL (iBT) 92

Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Cambridge English Advanced

Total 176 with at least 162 in each component

Cambridge English Proficiency

Total 176 with at least 162 in each component

Trinity ISE

ISE II with distinctions in all four components

PTE Academic 62

Total 62 with at least 54 in each component

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

Tuition Fees Interior Design BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £34800 year 1
International £34800 year 1

Additional fee information

Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.

EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.

Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.

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 The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #1 
    • #6 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #6 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #144 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh

About The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.

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