University of Central Lancashire
Interior Design BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
50 /100
15 total respondents
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 £22000 £19000 £21500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £26000 £14000 - £23000 £16000 - £27500


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

Course Description

Course Overview

On our Interior Design degree, we’ll encourage you to find your own personal approach to interior design. As you develop the perfect blend of practical skills, professionalism and creativity.

Why study with us

  • We host an annual conference week where professionals working within the interior design industry present their work, and offer advice to students looking to specialise in particular fields of expertise. Ranging from lighting specialists, retail and commercial settings.
  • You'll have opportunities to spend time studying overseas. With our partner universities in Hebei (China) and NAFA (Singapore).
  • You can gain valuable industry experience by taking on live projects, placements and internships.

What you'll do

  • Our design studios mix a relaxed and informal atmosphere with the feel of a professional working environment.
  • Our studios feature laser-cutting equipment and motion capture facilities.
  • You’ll be able to interact with visiting lecturers and industry professionals. Learning different skills and creative ideas which will benefit your studies and future career.

Future Careers

Many of our students go on to work in design practice after graduation. Others have also set up their own design practices.

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 University of Central Lancashire

30% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
11% Artistic, literary and media occupations
11% Sales occupations
7% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
4% Secretarial and related occupations
4% Skilled trades occupations
2% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #18 
    • #23 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #46 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
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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