University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
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Course contact details
Applicant Relations Team
Phone:0208 223 3333
Interior Design (with Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Docklands Campus
Course summary
Our course will give you the educational and creative framework - and the necessary contacts - to launch you on your path to becoming an interior designer.
From the outset, you'll set about amassing a huge range of skills, including drawing, photography, model-making, measuring and documenting spaces and buildings.
You'll study design in all its forms - architectural, commercial and retail, residential, furniture, set and exhibition designs. Much of the work will be done on your feet as you visit local sites and examine their features.
You'll enjoy frequent visits to the rich cultural array of galleries, shops and museums on our doorstep in London.
We have excellent links with the local community, and our students spend a lot of time developing design ideas for specific projects such as restoring historical sites in the East End, or designing a new café.
The extended course BA (Hons) Interior Design with Foundation Year is perfect if you want a degree in Interior Design but you don't meet the standard entry requirements. First we prepare you for your degree during the Foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. Then you can go on to do the full undergraduate degree.
Modules
Foundation Year : Techniques for Design (Core), Design Project (Core), A&D Design Workshop (Core), Design Media (Core), History and Theory (Core), Mental Wealth Professional Life (Core)
Year 1: Design Investigation 1 (Core), Design Resolution 1 (Core), Material Integration 1 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1 (Core), History and Theory 1 (Core), Technical Studies and Representation 1 (Core)
Year 2: Design Investigation 2 (Core), Design Resolution 2 (Core), Material Integration 2 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2 (Core), History and Theory 2 (Core), Technical Studies and Representation 2 (Core)
Year 3: Design Investigation 3 (Core), Design Resolution 3 (Core), Material Integration 3 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3 (Core), History and Theory 3 (Core), Integrated Technology (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
We assess all modules at the end of the academic year. Although each module is assessed separately against specific criteria, the assessed work will form part of an overall academic 'portfolio'.
Design studio work is assessed within a design portfolio and supporting studies are normally assessed in the form of a bound report or within the portfolio. We assess online and multi-media submissions appropriately. There are no closed-book examinations.
Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Docklands Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4H05
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4H05
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
64 pointsA level
CCPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPPPearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMFor detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.
Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)
Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Applicants are required to attend an interview for discussion of their portfolio of work.
- Portfolio
- The portfolio is a very important part of the application process. It should reflect broad examples of your work. This will be used as evidence of your creative ability and potential. Your portfolio may include paintings, drawings, sketches, a personal sketchbook, design and photographic work, 3D-modelling, work in progress, etc. It should exhibit an understanding of spatial awareness. We like to see the creative and planning processes that have contributed to your work, not just the final pieces. We also like to see some work that reflects your own personal interests, i.e. work that you might have undertaken in your own time. We want to see your passion for your work and you’re expected to present the portfolio in a positive and interesting manner. You will be expected to display care and thought in the way that your portfolio is presented; the organisation is no less important than the content.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £15560 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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