Interior Design BA Honours

Overview

Interior Design is an interdisciplinary practice that is concerned with the creation of a range of interior environments that articulate identity and atmosphere through the manipulation of volume, the placement of specific elements, such as furniture, and the treatment of both new and existing surfaces.

Why study BA Interior Design at Middlesex University?

The Interior Design programme describes projects that require little or no structural intervention with the existing building. The building is usually retained in it's original architectural condition with the new interior inserted or installed within. It can often have ephemeral and temporal qualities. Interior Design accepts the existing architectural context and evolves new interiors that are sensitively and appropriately responsive.

The programme can also be taken over four years in a sandwich mode that includes a one-year professional placement within the design industry, taken after your 2nd year of study. This enables you to incorporate a substantial professional practice element in your studies, for which you will receive an Advanced Diploma Professional Practice: Interior Architecture & Design at graduation. The programme are highly regarded within both the academic sector and the design industry and, over more than thirty years, have acquired a considerable reputation for providing high quality graduates to the creative industries.

The practice of interiors is frequently described as 'placemaking', which demands an explicit articulation of the functional, physical and experiential relationships between the existing and original, and the new, imagined and sustainable re-use of the built environment. The subject of 'the interior' is explored at Middlesex in two closely related but distinct courses, BA Interior Design and BA Interior Architecture, but both aim to:

Question the meaning and limits of the term 'interior', considering both speculative and real conditions
Develop a dialogue between the old and the new, the real and the imagined, and time and space
Challenge you to experiment and innovate in the processes of creating environments for human occupation
Explore the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the interior and its cultural and historical context
Consider issues relative to temporality and the interior
Promote rigor, professionalism and excellence in the realisation of interior space
Encourage the advancement of our lived-in environments and the way we live and experience them
Further the sustainable/thoughtful use of materials, buildings and cities; promote awareness of ecological issues.

Course highlights

In addition to the three-year full-time course, we offer a four-year sandwich option, incorporating a one-year professional placement recognised by a dedicated Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice qualification
Close links with commercial practice, and equal emphasis on employability, design creativity and intellectual rigour
The specialist technical and study facilities and resources and support available to students on our campus are extensive and the most up-to-date available
A highly experienced and professional staff team of both practitioners and academics, many with an international reputation, to provide teaching, research and technical support in all aspects of the course
You will be working on integrated design projects, a project-based approach that allows you to develop your subject knowledge and range of design, technical, communication and research skills
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module

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Course content

What will you study on the BA Interior Design?

Learning on the course is based on a sequence of 'integrated design projects', in which you are asked to apply and demonstrate various aspects of your learning, as well as your individual creativity and originality, to specified design tasks. Projects are supplemented by a variety of lecture, seminar and workshop sessions to provide specialist skills and knowledge. Your ideas and proposals will be tested and explored in regular tutorials and reviews, in which critical evaluation, guidance and feedback is provided, and from which you will be expected to develop and improve your work.

The curriculum focuses on six core learning strands which are developed progressively throughout all years of the course.

Design Thinking and Processes — How designers research, analyse and make decisions, and how the design of interiors is initiated, conceptualized, developed, sanctioned, and realised
Materiality and Technics — How and from what interiors are constructed, assembled and operate technically and technologically
Environment and Performance — How environmental and sustainability issues and post-occupancy performance and adaptability are addressed in the design, construction and use of interiors
Contextual and Critical Analysis — How contextual factors frame, inform and constrain the design of interiors, and their analysis and interpretation
Communication and Media — How the design of interiors is represented and communicated across a range of media and techniques
Reflective and Professional Practice — How reflective practice is applied in design, and how professional skills are employed in design practice.

Modules

Year 1
- Fundamental Contexts and Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module will introduce the historical, contextual and critical basis of art, architecture and design and its analysis and interpretation. You will explore the important role of form, materiality, colour and light in the making and experience of interior environments. You will also focus on representation and communication methods in a range of media necessary and appropriate to clearly illustrate design research, precedent and inspirational reference and new interior design proposals.
- Fundamental Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
  
  This module will introduce fundamental principles of design thinking and the design process, relative to the practice of brief-led Interior Design, through the study of fundamental elements of the interior in a series of separate, but inter-related, design projects. You will be able to explore approaches, methodologies and strategies that are appropriate to reflective design practice.
- Interpreting Contexts and Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory
  
  Building on prior learning in the Fundamental Contexts and Skills module, this module will allow you to interpret research as a fundamental tool in the design process and introduce research methods and tactics necessary to result in an appropriate response to the design brief. You will evaluate the importance of the historical, contextual and critical basis of art, architecture and design and its analysis and interpretation in the process of designing interiors, as well as evaluate the important role of materiality in the formation of the interior and the experience of interior environments. You will interpret representation and communication methods in a range of media necessary and appropriate to clearly illustrate design research, precedent and inspirational reference and creative proposals in response to briefing material.
- Interpreting Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
  
  Building on prior learning in the Fundamental Practice module, this module will allow you to evaluate understanding of underlying principles in design thinking and the design process to produce comprehensive and coherent design proposals for whole interiors. You will also be able to interpret approaches, methodologies and strategies that are appropriate to reflective design practice.
Year 2
- Developing Contexts and Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory
  
  Building on prior learning in Interpreting Contexts and Skills module, this module will allow you to develop established techniques of research used in the design process and develop research methods and tactics necessary to result in an appropriate response to design briefs set in the Developing Practice module. You will also develop an understanding of the historical, contextual and critical basis of art, architecture and design and its analysis and interpretation. You will enhance your understanding of materials and construction technologies and processes used in formation of the interior and the experience of interior environments. You will effectively develop methods of representation and communication, and acquire new competences in a range of media necessary and appropriate to clearly illustrate design research and creative proposals in response to briefing material.
- Developing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
  
  Building on prior learning in the Interpreting Practice module, this module will allow you to apply developed thinking in design and process into coherent design proposals for a range of commercial interiors, studied and communicated in comprehensive detail at various scales through to 1:1. You will also effectively develop approaches, methodologies and strategies that are appropriate to critically reflective design practice.
- Interior Design: Application (60 credits) - Compulsory
  
  Building on prior learning in the Developed Contexts and Skills module and the Developed Practice module, this module will allow you to establish the essential role of in-depth research into cultural, historical, political and socio-economic contexts, within site generic commercial Interior Design Projects. You will produce project outcomes that illustrate embedded, contextual research within the design process focused on client needs and user experience, applied to the design of commercial interiors and branded environments. You will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of professional practice standards and procedures, and develop your understanding of employability opportunities, self-evaluation and personal career development.
Optional placement year
- Interiors: Placement 1 (60 credits) – Optional
  
  Building on prior learning, this module will allow you to utilise employment experience to provide an insight into the work, methods and operation of a professional design practice. You will be able to apply your skills and knowledge to personal and professional practice, as well as have the opportunity to advance your professional knowledge and skills by experiencing a professional design practice working on real projects.
- Interiors: Placement 2 (60 credits) – Optional
  
  Building on prior learning, this module gives you the opportunity to gain an insight into the work, methods and operation of a professional design practice. You will be able to use the skills and knowledge acquired during the course to personal and professional practice, as well as having the opportunity to advance your professional knowledge and skills in the context of a professional design practice working on real projects.
Year 3
- Interior Design: Integration - Research and Practice (60 credits) - Compulsory
  
  Building on prior learning, this module will allow you to evidence advanced research into cultural, historical, political and socio-economic contexts, pertinent to Interior Design study through the production of a comprehensive research portfolio. You will critically review and develop an individual process of design, from inception, through design development, to the production of a coherent, detailed design proposal and portfolio. You will reflect upon creative currency within contemporary Interior Design practice to support the delivery of the design proposals for commercial interiors and branded environments of the highest standards. You will explore the important role of materiality within the experiential quality of interiors with aneconomic, ethical and ecological conscience, within a contemporary context, as well as synthesise your personal and professional approaches to the communication of proposed interior spaces through the use of an advanced range of techniques, and media. Your individual standards and skills, related to professional practice procedures will be reinforced, acknowledging issues of operation, management, advanced literacy and numeracy.
- Interior Design: Integration - Major Project (60 credits) - Optional
  
  Building on prior learning, this module will allow you to consolidate the key role of advanced research into cultural, historical, political and socio-economic contexts, within responsible commercial Interior Design Projects. You will critically review and develop an individual process of design, from inception, through design development, to the production of a coherent, detailed design proposal and portfolio ready for employment. You will be encouraged to reflect upon creative currency within contemporary Interior Design practice to support the delivery of design proposals of the highest standards, as well as reinforce the important role of materiality within the experiential quality of interiors with aneconomic, ethical and ecological conscience, within a contemporary context. You will focus on synthesising your personal and professional approaches to the communication of proposed interior spaces through the use of an advanced range of techniques, and media. Your individual standards and skills, related to and reflecting upon professional practice procedures will be reinforced, acknowledging issues of operation, management and responsibilities of advanced literacy and numeracy.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Optional modules are usually available at levels 5 and 6, although optional modules are not offered on every course. Where optional modules are available, you will be asked to make your choice during the previous academic year. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, or there are staffing changes which affect the teaching, it may not be offered. If an optional module will not run, we will advise you after the module selection period when numbers are confirmed, or at the earliest time that the programme team make the decision not to run the module, and help you choose an alternative module.

Teaching

How is the BA Interior Design taught?
Learning and teaching on the course is centred on a sequence of design projects, in which you are asked to apply various aspects of your learning, as well as your individual creativity and originality, to specified design tasks. Your ideas and proposals will all be tested and explored in regular tutorials and reviews, in which critical evaluation and guidance is provided through discussion and feedback, from which you will be expected to develop and improve your work.
Project work is supplemented and supported by a variety of lecture, seminar and workshop sessions intended to provide the particular skills and knowledge that you will be expected to apply and demonstrate in your work. In addition to scheduled teaching and learning activities, you will be expected to engage in a considerable amount of guided independent study and research,
There is an emphasis throughout on the value of participative and collaborative work, from group tutorials and workshops to class reviews and critiques. Not only is group work a valuable professional skill, but learning with and from each other is known to be effective. All the approaches to learning and teaching we use throughout the programme are intended to encourage and support your full and active engagement and participation in all aspects of your learning in co-operation with fellow students.
Student exchanges
Middlesex also has over 100 Exchange partners in Europe, supported by the EU Erasmus programme, and more than 30 across the rest of the world, and the course allows you the opportunity to study at an overseas institution, as a part of your studies, normally for the first term of the second year. See our Student exchanges page for more information.
The course offers the opportunity to acquire valuable specialist employability skills and experience in the professional workplace through a four-year sandwich mode option in which you undertake a one-year professional placement in design practice, after your second year of study. Successful completion of the placement is recognised at graduation by the additional award of an Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice: Interior Architecture and Design.
The purpose of the placement is to give you the opportunity to acquire and develop your knowledge and skills for the design of building interiors in a professional, working context. The intention is that you will gain, through extended, practical involvement in real design work and projects, an understanding of how the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your prior studies are applied and utilised in the real world of professional design practice. The experience you gain from the placement will give you, as a graduate, a significant advantage in obtaining permanent employment at the start of your career.
There is no fixed curriculum for professional placements as the roles and tasks you undertake within a professional environment will vary with the type, size, character, market orientation and circumstances of your employer. Learning is primarily independent and self-directed, although you will be guided and supported by programme staff, individually through visits and consultation
The course team maintain very close and regular links with industry and commercial design practice across the built environment sector and the creative industries. Our extensive network of professional contacts in the UK and around the world keep us informed of placement opportunities as they arise each year, and we are continually seeking new employers willing to participate. Students may also arrange their own placement, subject to University approval.
A placement cannot be guaranteed, but we endeavour to match suitable students, jobs and employers. Obtaining a placement is competitive, and we ask students to prepare a professional CV, assemble an appropriate portfolio and attend an interview with the employer, and it is they that decide to whom they would like to offer a placement. We maintain regular contact with all students and their employers during their placement year, wherever they are working, to monitor their progress and ensure they are getting the most out of their experience.
Teaching
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops and supervised studio/workshop time. Lectures allow you to gain and develop knowledge in specific subjects. You can discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures and practical workshops in smaller seminar groups usually made up of 6-10 students. You will receive personal feedback on your progress on each studio module on a weekly basis. In addition, you can arrange one to one sessions with your personal tutor, module leader or a member of the Learning Enhancement Team. You will also have access to and use resources to support your learning including the 3D workshop, 3D printing studio, print and dye labs, digital media workshops, small metals and ceramics workshops, digital embroidery studio, photography studios and the Materials Room throughout your course.
During your first year (level 4), your weekly timetable will typically consist of, for example:
- 1-2 hours of lectures
- 1-2 hours of seminars
- 3 hours of skills workshops
- 0.5 - 1hour of one-to-one tutorials
- 13 hours of supervised studio and workshop time
- 14 hours of open studio access
Independent Learning
When not attending your teaching, sessions mentioned above, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, presentations and examinations. Your independent learning is supported by the facilities available including the library and Study Hub, Laptop hire, and with online materials in MyUniHub (see student support section below).
Overall Workload
Your overall workload will include the activities listed above, and with each credit being completed equating to 10 hours of study time (You will complete 120 credits per level of study, which are broken down into modules of typically 30 credits). While your actual hours may depend on the optional module that you choose (if available), the following information will give you an indication of how much time is allocated to teaching and independent study on your course;
Level 4
50% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity;
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 600 hours
- Independent Learning: 600 hours
Level 5
50% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity:
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 600 hours
- Independent Learning: 600 hours
Level 6
45% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity:
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 540 hours
- Independent Learning: 660 hours
Academic Support
You will have access to academic support services that you assist you in the following areas;
- Study Skills, including academic writing, reading and numeracy skills.
- Employability, with workshops and tutorials on CV writing, interview and presentation skills.
- Library Support, including sessions on finding, and choosing the right resources and software and tutorials on referencing and plagiarism.
- Progression and Support Advisors to assist you with if you experience difficulties with your studies.
- Well-being Services.
These services can be accessed through the UniHelp Desk in the Library building.
Assessment
The course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessment. This will be completed before your formal ‘summative’ assessment which will count towards your final marks. Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your tutor. Formative assessments are developmental and any grade you receive from formative assessment does not count towards your final marks.
There is formal ‘summative’ assessment as part of the module, usually towards the end of the module. Assessment is through digital or printed presentations of project designs and models or written essays and reports. Research and contextual analysis is key to the development of strong and appropriate design ideas and supporting research forms an important part of the assessment.
Summative assessment is carried out through the review of individual final portfolio submission for each module.
The grades from the summative assessments result in your module mark. Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based on feedback from an external examiner.
Percentage of course assessed by coursework
The balance of assessment will depend on the modules that you complete throughout your course. The approximate percentage of the course which is assessed by coursework is outlined below:
Level 4
100% coursework
Level 5
100% coursework
Level 6
100% coursework
Feedback
You will receive feedback on the formative assessment, and written summative assessments. Feedback on examination performance can be requested from the module leader. Feedback is intended to help you learn and progress, and you are encouraged to review and discuss your feedback with your module or personal tutor.
We will aim to provide you with feedback within 15 working days of submission.
Details of progression and pass marks for assessment can be found in the university regulations.

Entry requirements

Qualifications
112 UCAS points

Middlesex University has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications.
Please check our general entry requirements page to see how these points can be achieved from our acceptable level 3 qualifications and the combinations which are welcomed by Middlesex University, including GCSE requirements.
Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation Year in 3D Design course. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree. You may also be interested in our Intensive Foundation in Art and Design, successful completion of which will guarantee a place on a nominated degree. This is a twelve week course, running from June to September, to prepare you for degree-level study.
Personal attributes required
We will consider all applications on their individual merit; successful applicants should demonstrate suitability, dedication and fitness for their chosen programme of study. All candidates are asked to submit evidence of previous production and creative practice, normally presented as a portfolio. As far as possible, students are invited to attend for interview and will be offered the opportunity to view the School and meet appropriate staff and students. Where prior qualifications are not available; applicants with appropriate experience will be assessed on the evidence of their commitment and the quality of their portfolio.
Eligibility
UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.
Academic credit for previous study or experience
If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three. For further information please visit our Transfer students page.
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.
Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course requires an interview and a portfolio. Please view the Interviews and portfolio tab for more information.
Qualifications
112 UCAS points
To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.

Middlesex University has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications.
Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation Year in 3D Design course. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree. You may also be interested in our Intensive Foundation in Art and Design, successful completion of which will guarantee a place on a nominated degree. This is a twelve week course, running from June to September, to prepare you for degree-level study.
Personal attributes required
We will consider all applications on their individual merit; successful applicants should demonstrate suitability, dedication and fitness for their chosen programme of study. All candidates are asked to submit evidence of previous production and creative practice, normally presented as a portfolio. As far as possible, students are invited to attend for interview and will be offered the opportunity to view the School and meet appropriate staff and students. Where prior qualifications are not available; applicants with appropriate experience will be assessed on the evidence of their commitment and the quality of their portfolio.
Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.
English language requirements for international students
You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components). Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications. If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.
Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course requires an interview and a portfolio. Please view the Interviews and portfolio tab for more information.
We will consider all applications on their individual merit; successful applicants should demonstrate suitability, dedication and fitness for their chosen programme of study. All candidates are asked to submit evidence of previous production and creative practice, normally presented as a portfolio.
Interviews
As far as possible, students are required to attend an interview. The interview itself will last around 15 minutes but you should allow for the whole interview process to take a working day as we will spend some time at the beginning explaining our course ethos and philosophy to you in a group, with the opportunity for you to ask us questions about the course and life as a Middlesex student.
You will also be offered the opportunity to view the facilities and meet appropriate staff and students. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us.
We have more tips and advice to help you prepare and do your best on the day.
Portfolio
You should also bring a full portfolio to the interview. We've put together a short video to help you prepare your portfolio:
Please apply via UCAS using this course’s UCAS code W251.
For help with your application, please view our undergraduate application page.

Fees and funding

The fees below refer to the 2019/20 academic year unless otherwise stated.
UK/EU students*
Full-time students: £9,250
*Course fees are subject to annual inflation.
For more information and to answer your frequently asked questions, please visit our undergraduate funding page.
The fees below refer to the 2019/20 academic year unless otherwise stated.
International students*
Full-time students: £13,000
*Course fees are subject to annual inflation.
For more information and to answer your frequently asked questions, please visit our undergraduate funding page.
The following course-related costs are included in the fees:
- A free electronic textbook for every module
- All printing and copying required for your study
- Self-service laptops available for loan for a maximum of 24 hours
- Audio-visual equipment available for loan, including digital stills cameras, digital video recorders, digital audio recorders
- Use of 3D workshops and materials required for module or project outcomes
- Compulsory visits to museums and galleries
The following course-related costs are not included in the fees, and you may be required to purchase these to complete the course. The costs are approximate and may change due to changes in pricing at the retailer:
- Your personal art materials and equipment
- Printing at larger than A3 sizes, or on non-standard paper in the Reprographics area and binding; This may be subsidised or paid for if the output required is specified for the project/module.
- Additional, specialist materials for the 3D and advanced digital workshops for individual output
- Optional field trips and visits; These are normally subsidised by the programme (generally and approximately up to 50% of the cost)

Student work

Student Awards

Each year we take our highest achieving graduates to the Interior Educators Exhibition held at the Truman Brewery. This event showcases Interior graduates' work from over 35 courses nationally.

Last year BA Interior Architecture graduate, Lauren Slevin, won the top award of Best Overall Student Project. Her project focused on issues of consumption, detoxification and well-being in the, soon to be remodelled, location of Smithfield Market, in East London.

We also won the Best Stand award for the best exhibition of student work, designed by a group of graduating students during their second year of study.

The Void

Interior Architecture and Interior Design students at Middlesex work on cross-disciplinary live projects which see them explore their creativity in exciting ways. A recent collaboration saw second year students work with Edgar Davey, visiting lecturer in graphic design and Middlesex alum, on an installation where Davey's mind blowing graphics were projected onto a sculptural form designed by the students.

Originally exhibited at the Red Gallery in London's Shoreditch, The Void has since been showcased at Middlesex's 2015 art and design degree show and at the Interior Educators exhibition at London's Truman Brewery.

Examples of work

Follow us on Instagram or scroll through the images below to see the great work our students have produced.

Melting Point Makers Outreach Centre - Anu Fraser
Melting Point Makers Outreach Centre - Anu Fraser
Makers Outreach Centre - Emma Ashton
A Promenade through Craft - Miaad Latoof
A Promenade through Craft - Miaad Latoof
Machine of Craft - Monika Sowa
Machine of Craft - Monika Sowa
Makers Outreach Centre - Prisca Mundia
Makers Outreach Centre - Anastasiia Karol

Image gallery

Careers

How can the BA Interior Design support your career?

Graduates from the BA Interior Design course are equipped to fulfil design roles in interior design practices, specialist studios and consultancies, building and property companies, advisory agencies, and the design departments of public and commercial organisations. The creative industries sector is currently one of the fastest growing employment markets and graduates can take advantage of the many opportunities for design-related roles and activities across the built environment sector, as well as in the education, media, retail and entertainment sectors.

The course will also prepare you for further postgraduate and specialised study in interior architecture, interior design, the built environment, design history and theory, visual culture, and design management.

If you are interested in this course you might also like to find out about our MA Interiors (Architecture and Design).

Facilities

Workshops and studios

The specialist resources and facilities available to students in the Grove are extensive and the most up-to-date available, and there is professional technical support in all areas to help you use our workshops and studios to the best advantage.

The library

The Sheppard Library houses computing and audio-visual facilities, a language centre, learning support services and the student help centre. There is an entire floor dedicated to design resources, including the Materials and Product Collections.

The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture

The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MoDA) is MLA accredited and houses the important Silver Studio collection of late 19th and early 20th century decorative art and design, designated as of national importance, together with a range of other collections including the J M Richards Archive of books on architecture and town planning.

State of the art printing facilities
The Special Collections are held in the Materials Room in the Sheppard Library and is a supervised room for research and inspiration.
We have dedicated interiors studios in our state-of-the-art Grove building.
3D workshops

Campus life

International students

Study abroad

Work and career

Support services

Staff profiles

Jon Mortimer
Programme Leader

Jonathan has been both a professional Interior Designer and design educator for over twenty years. His specialisms include the design of hotels, spa’s and leisure spaces, restaurant design, exclusive residential design, and retail and exhibition design. He also worked on the design of a private island in the Caribbean. A keen advocate of contemporary visualising techniques which utilise graphical software, he also maintains a strong connection with hand drawing and painting, being an ardent Urbansketcher and life drawing. In 2015, Jon published a collection of short stories creating new myths for an old village in Kent and illustrated each of the fifty-five fairy tales with linocut black and white illustrations.

Student profiles

Angeles Martinez

Interior Design BA student

I applied to Middlesex based on the advice of a previous tutor; I was excited to have the opportunity to learn about meeting the demands of architecture without neglecting the artistic side of the process, which this course provides.
When I look back at the intellectual and personal development I've made, I'm really proud. I've enjoyed how much my tutors have pushed and motivated me to succeed and its been great to share the whole experience with my classmates.
Roxanne Stone

Interior Design BA graduate

I’d done art and textiles at school and was going to do fine art, until my friend mentioned interiors. I wanted to do residential interiors and wasn’t crazy about retail, but the Adidas brief for a store to attract pre-teens was part of the Middlesex course, so I decided to knuckle down and nail it.
I wanted to get exposure that would lead to an internship as everyone has a degree, but not everyone gets exposure. My other work suffered because of the extra effort I put in, but I did enough to get a first. I believe in quality over quantity. On my second year studying Interior Design at Middlesex University, I was offered a two-week paid placement by 20.20 creative director Jon Lee. The placement extended into a summer job and then a part-time position.
In 2017 Roxanne Stone was shortlisted for the Adidas brief at the Retail Design Student Awards and after graduating she started working full-time at 20.20.

Level 4	100% coursework
Level 5	100% coursework
Level 6	100% coursework

Overview

Why study BA Interior Design at Middlesex University?

Course highlights

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Department

Course content

What will you study on the BA Interior Design?

Modules

Year 1

Fundamental Contexts and Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory

Fundamental Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

Interpreting Contexts and Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory

Interpreting Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

Year 2

Developing Contexts and Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory

Developing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

Interior Design: Application (60 credits) - Compulsory

Optional placement year

Interiors: Placement 1 (60 credits) – Optional

Interiors: Placement 2 (60 credits) – Optional

Year 3

Interior Design: Integration - Research and Practice (60 credits) - Compulsory

Interior Design: Integration - Major Project (60 credits) - Optional

Teaching

How is the BA Interior Design taught?

Student exchanges

Teaching

Independent Learning

Overall Workload

Academic Support

Assessment

Percentage of course assessed by coursework

Feedback

Life at Middlesex

Entry requirements

Qualifications

Personal attributes required

Eligibility

Academic credit for previous study or experience

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

Qualifications

Personal attributes required

Visas and immigration

English language requirements for international students

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

Interviews

Portfolio

Help with your application

EU / International students

Fees and funding

Scholarships, fees and bursaries

Student work

Student Awards

The Void

Examples of work

Image gallery

Careers

How can the BA Interior Design support your career?

Life at Middlesex

Facilities

Workshops and studios

The library

The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture

Campus life

Staff profiles

Jon Mortimer Programme Leader

Student profiles

Contact us

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Explore

Contact

Visit

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