BA (Hons) Interior Design

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 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 on 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, and 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
• Would you like to find out more about our interior design course? You can sign-up for an Open Day or attend a campus tour.
• Our supportive course enquiries team can help you with any general questions you may have. You can also explore all of our Art and Design courses.

The University of Salford’s industry-relevant courses gives students the real-world skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Through forming strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, the University of Salford works with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges.

Students can choose from a variety of subjects including business management, law, science, engineering, built environment, computing, nursing, physiotherapy, media, the arts, creative technology and more.

Teaching is supplemented with work placements, internships, live projects or field trips so students can put their learning into practice.

A campus-based university, Salford boasts an exciting location, just minutes away from Manchester city centre, which is known for its vibrant cultural arts scene, international food and world-class sports.

The campuses provide students with an outstanding learning experience and the chance to use industry-standard facilities to reflect the workplace. The main campus features the beautiful Peel Park where students can relax in between lectures or walk next to the river.

The University of Salford also has a high-tech campus at MediaCity next to the BBC and ITV and amongst over 200 digital and media companies.

Attractive scholarships are offered to support international students with paying fees, as well as options for paying fees across 5 or 7 monthly instalments.

The University of Salford currently has over 4,000 international students who make up part of the total student body of 23,000. The community is very friendly and multicultural, and everyone is welcome no matter their background, religion, or beliefs.

The University of Salford also offers specialist careers support for international students which can be accessed free of charge and for a lifetime. The support includes how to find a job, interview and CV techniques, guidance on workplace etiquette in the UK, and advice about visas.