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Higher National Diploma - HND

Interior Design (Architecture)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Interior Design (Architecture) course at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 052W

Here's what North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College says about its Interior Design (Architecture) course.

Whether you’re inspired by the funky setting of Google’s New York City HQ or the luxurious, minimalist interiors created by Kelly Hoppen, there are hundreds of opportunities to work on domestic or commercial interior design projects in the UK and beyond.

The HND in Interior Design will equip you with practical ways to bring your ideas to life, and the skills to succeed in the commercial world. You will explore the relationship between interior space and volume planning, learn how to selects the best materials, colours and textures, and explore presentation techniques including 2D drawing, mood boards and 3D modelling.

You will get involved with studio-based and live projects and perfect the professional skills to become a successful interior designer in your own right.

Progression Opportunities Successful completion of the course results in a BTEC HND in Interior Design Qualification. The Equivalent to the second year of a Degree. On completion of the course, learners may either take up employment in industry or go on to the third year of a Level 6 programme.

Possible employment roles include; Residential Interior Designer, Retail Interior Designer, Freelance Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Theatre / Set Designer, Architectural Technician or Lighting Designer.

Source: North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Course details

Qualification

Higher National Diploma - HND

Department

Textiles and Design

Location

Hinckley Campus | Hinckley

Duration

2 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Interior design and architecture

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£6,100 per year
Scotland£6,100 per year
Wales£6,100 per year
Northern Ireland£6,100 per year

The modules you will study

Measuring and Surveying 2D Draughting 3D Sketching Basic Model Making Materials and Structure CAD (3D studio Max) AutoCAD Contextual Studies Photoshop Living and Working Projects

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College student reviews

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College students who took the Interior Design (Architecture) course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

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How well organised is your course?

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College graduates who took Interior Design (Architecture) - or another course in the same subject area.

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Graduate statistics

35%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

75%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Elementary occupations

15%

Information Technology Professionals

15%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

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