BA Interior Design top-up online

Awarding university and fee

This degree is awarded by De Montfort University (DMU). The fee is all-inclusive.

About the Interior Design top-up

Course structure

You study 120 credits at Level 6, one module at a time. The university may update modules from year to year.

Entry requirements

You need a Pearson BTEC HND Level 5 in Interior Design or another Level 5 qualification with 240 credits in interior, product or graphic design, plus a portfolio. Not there yet? The HND is the first two years of the route, and you can study it at ABC Horizon.

Careers after an Interior Design degree

Other top-up degrees

What is an Interior Design top-up?

A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6, 120 credits) of a UK bachelor's degree with honours. If you already hold a Level 5 qualification such as a Pearson BTEC HND in interior design, you do not need to start a three-year degree from the beginning. You join the final year and graduate with a full BA (Hons) Interior Design in about 12 months.

The degree sits at Level 6 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework, the same level as any BA or BSc honours degree in the UK. It is awarded and issued by De Montfort University.

Interior design, interior architecture or decor?

The terms overlap, and in the Arab world the field is often called decor engineering. Interior design covers the whole process inside a building: space planning, circulation, materials, lighting, furniture and technical drawings. Interior architecture goes deeper into structure and building changes, while decoration focuses on finishes and styling. This degree trains you across the full interior design process.

Who is this top-up for?

• HND or Foundation Degree graduates in interior design, product design or a related design subject.
• Working designers, draftsmen and site coordinators who need a degree to move up.
• Freelance designers who want a recognised UK degree to win bigger clients.
• Anyone in Turkey, Syria, the Gulf or elsewhere who wants a UK design degree without moving to the UK.

How to apply in four steps

1. Send your documents: your Level 5 certificate and transcript, your portfolio, passport copy and, if you have one, an English test result (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
2. Check your eligibility: we review your modules and portfolio and confirm whether you meet the entry requirements.
3. Receive your offer: the university reviews your application and issues the offer.
4. Pay and start: pay the all-inclusive fee and begin studying online at the next intake.

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