Interior Design BA (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Interior Design BA (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £20500 | £18500 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £22000 | £14500 - £23500 | £16500 - £27500 |
All Design Studies courses of University of Salford
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
All Design Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Interior Design is about transforming spaces, using artistic flair and logic. These spaces can vary in type and scale from vibrant city centre restaurants and elegant high street shops, through to high end art galleries and domestic environments. In this course, you will develop skills in creativity and technology to help you transform your ideas into spaces and experiences that are inspirational and captivating to those who use, encounter and live within them.
This BA Interior Design degree will give you the opportunity to explore all aspects of the design process, from design through to construction. You’ll be taught by experienced specialist tutors, as well as benefit from the input of expert design professionals through guest lectures with Industry partners who have included Koncept Interior Design, The Penketh Group, and Egger Laminates alongside study trips such as visits to Ardmac Construction sites, the Milliken carpet factory and showroom, and Carlick furniture manufacturers.
The Interior Design course is project-focused within purpose-built studios and workshops where you’ll be surrounded by like-minded creatives and professionals. We teach you how to focus upon contemporary design issues, culture and professional design practice. You will also undertake lectures and seminars where you’ll explore and discuss design ideas, throughout the course you’ll develop digital skills using Industry-standard 2D, 3D and multimedia computer applications. Our creative studios are found within our New Adelphi Arts and Media building in the heart of the Salford University Peel Park Campus along with fully equipped workshops which contain 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutting machines and more.
Our graduates work in all areas of design, including architectural and interior design practices, large retail organisations, construction departments, as well as film and TV companies. We have alumni working in premier design organisations such as BDP, Claremont Group Interiors, TP Bennett, Leach Rhodes Walker, Sheppard Robson to name just a few. Our graduates have worked both locally and internationally, with some pursuing opportunities as far afield as Hong Kong, New York, and San Francisco.
You will:
- Be able to specialise in the areas of interior design that particularly interest you
- Learn from industry trained tutors who have led successful careers in Interior Design and Architecture and engage in real world projects, live briefs, and industry placements
- Work towards creating a high-quality portfolio of work that can be shared with potential employers when you enter into 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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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 University of Salford
60% | Caring personal services |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Therapy professionals |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
To include an Art and Design / Design & Technology based subject.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #20
- #27
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #31
- #39
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 21 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
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Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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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