Course name
University name or location
Topic or category
Find a course
Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.
Where to study
See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.
Find a university
Search by name or city.
Get Advice
Get tips, tricks and wise words from students and experts at each stage.
Browse advice
A-level choices
Accounting personal statement examples
Law degree
Revision help
Oxbridge applications
Ucas application
Student life
Student finance
Browse all advice
Popular right now
A-level results day 2026: what to expect
Btec results day 2026: what to expect
Clearing and results day 2025: prepare your back-up plan
Clearing 2025: four things you might not know about Clearing and results day
Finding accommodation after getting a university place in Clearing 2025
A guide to Ucas Clearing 2025: how to find your university place
Clearing 2025: how to call universities
What happens if you miss the grades for your university offer?
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Interior Design Decoration
Southampton, Solent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Interior Design Decoration course at Southampton, Solent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Southampton, Solent University. These students are taking Interior Design Decoration or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Textiles | B |
| Photography | A |
| Business Studies | C |
| Art and Design | A* |
| English Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: IDD1
Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its Interior Design Decoration course.
BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration scored 94% overall satisfaction for NSS 2020.
With award winning graduates, and a teaching team of expert industry professionals, this industry-focused, creative degree will help provide you with the design skills and hands-on experience to start your career at the cutting edge of design.
Whether you're interested in interior design, surface decoration, textiles or interior styling, Solent University’s interior design decoration programme will help you to improve your practical skills and begin a unique career in this exciting creative industry. With an expert teaching team and a strong emphasis on the decorative elements of the interior and lifestyle industry, you’ll gain the practical experience and support required to create a professional portfolio and get your career off to the ideal start.
The course places a strong emphasis on gaining hands-on experience and students are encouraged to work on industry-led projects. Through the course team’s strong industry links, past students have had the opportunity to gain self-directed work experience in both commercial and domestic design-led environments.
Students on the interior design decoration course enjoy free access to specialist equipment and facilities. These include a digital fabric printer, digital laser cutter and industry-standard photographic studios. Students will also have access to large format scanners, printing equipment and Apple Mac computers loaded with Vectorworks, Google SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and a range of other software packages.
Past students have also exhibited their work at important interior design events including New Designers in London. This has provided them with opportunities to meet employers and network with their industry colleagues.
Students study under the guidance of experienced professionals with a wealth of industry experience to share.
What does this course lead to? Recent graduates have found employment in a range of interior design and related roles: interior yacht designer, home buyer, creative projects assistant, design consultant, kitchen designer and textile designer. Graduates have found employment with companies such as Dulux, Fortnum and Mason, Harvey Jones, Claydon Reeves, Magnet and a range of independent interior design practices.
Who is this course for? Interior design and decoration here at Solent prepares students for careers in interior design for domestic and commercial spaces, visual merchandising, surface and textile design, photographic and editorial styling and creative direction.
Students may come from a range of creative or academic backgrounds. Students will be given time and support to develop a professional portfolio.
Source: Southampton, Solent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Art and Music
Location
Main Site | Southampton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Interior design and architecture
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| International | £19,081 per year |
The modules you will study
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Interior Design in Context Interior Design Studio Practice Interior Design and Presentation Surface Design and Decoration Creative Styling
YEAR 2 - MODULES Reading Interiors Professional Promotion Interior Design in Industry Design Research Specialist Practice in Interior Design Decorative Surfaces and Textiles
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Professional Projects Trends Styling Major Project Critical Design Research
How you will be assessed
Student design projects, written assignments, research activities, model-making, and individual and group presentations.
Southampton, Solent University student reviews
Showing 62 reviews
3rd year student
1 year ago
Three stars: Good
3rd year student
1 year ago
Three stars: Good
3rd year student
1 year ago
Two stars: Could be better
3rd year student
1 year ago
Two stars: Could be better
3rd year student
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
3rd year student
1 year ago
Our lecturers are very 50/50 on the good to bad scale
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Southampton, Solent University
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 Southampton, Solent University students who took the Interior Design Decoration course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Southampton, Solent University. These students are taking Interior Design Decoration or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Interior Design Decoration at Southampton, Solent University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Southampton, Solent University graduates who took Interior Design Decoration - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£25.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Interior Design Decoration.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Southampton, Solent University on The Student Room.
Chat with Southampton, Solent University
Skills. Experience. Connections. Knowledge. For a future full of possibilities.
At Solent we're all about creating opportunities. We offer expertise and experiences you couldn’t get anywhere else, opening doors and making introductions. We’re focused on the practical side of higher education – giving our students the connections, experience and confidence to turn their newfound knowledge into a career with real, meaningful impact. Whoever you are, whatever your goals, we want to help you make your mark.
Through this profile we'll be answering any questions you have around life at Solent, our courses, accommodation, student finance, university applications in general, and so much more...
The Student Room will be monitored regularly between Monday-Friday, and we aim to respond as soon as we can.
Southampton, Solent University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
