Interior Design BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff

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4 Years

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If you’re interested in art, architecture and interiors, as well as in people, this well-established Interior Design degree will prepare you for a career in this growing and competitive industry. Starting with the principles of interior design, you’ll progress to larger projects, explore spatial design and specialise in the remodelling of existing buildings for new use.You will work on industry-related projects, working with professional designers, learning how to handle a project with real ...Read more

If you’re interested in art, architecture and interiors, as well as in people, this well-established Interior Design degree will prepare you for a career in this growing and competitive industry. Starting with the principles of interior design, you’ll progress to larger projects, explore spatial design and specialise in the remodelling of existing buildings for new use.You will work on industry-related projects, working with professional designers, learning how to handle a project with real clients and budgets, and how to operate as a freelance interior designer. This can lead to work placements and project management skills that employers value. Live projects are a key feature of our Interior Design course, and thanks to our excellent links, our students’ work is regularly selected and used by companies across the UK.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
S
Saanvi
12 Feb 24

The great thing about my university according to me is the facilities and very good lecturers. One thing the university can improve is to make my campus a little more creative,..Read more

R
Roma
15 Mar 22

The Cardiff USW campus is an amazing space for creative people. They have plenty of workshops/facilities available and a large library. The teachers are very friendly and the..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A* - D Grades / Points required

To include an Art and Design related subject

To include an Art and Design related subject

Pass the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant Art & Design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points

To include an Art and Design related subject

Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art and Design related subject

We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
57%
Media Studies
18%
Fashion & Textiles
16%
Product Design
13%
English Literature
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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£12600 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Interior Design reviews

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S
Saanvi
12 Feb 24
Interior Design BA (Hons)
The great thing about my university according to me is the facilities and very good lecturers. One thing the university can improve is to make my campus a little more creative,...
Read more
R
Roma
15 Mar 22
Interior Design BA (Hons)
The Cardiff USW campus is an amazing space for creative people. They have plenty of workshops/facilities available and a large library. The teachers are very friendly and the...
Read more
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University Of South Wales Adam Street Cardiff CF24 2FN United Kingdom
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