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

Interior & Spatial Design

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Interior & Spatial Design course at University Centre South Essex.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W250

Here's what University Centre South Essex says about its Interior & Spatial Design course.

Interior design is an extremely exciting and rewarding job to do. From year 1 of the programme you will be introduced to industry CAD software and industry processes which include using Photoshop, sketch up, AutoCAD, InDesign and working on live projects, undertaking work experience opportunities and taking part in interesting visits to design studios, exhibitions and educational workshops.

Our programme will provide you with the chance to explore the opportunities and find your place within the industry allowing you to work on some projects of your choice. The course covers a range of interior design such as residential, hospitality design and commercial interiors.

Source: University Centre South Essex

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Faculty of Higher Education

Location

University Centre Southend | Southend-on-Sea

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Interior design and architecture

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£17,930 per year (provisional)
International£17,930 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

YEAR 1

Unit 101 Creating Client Concepts Unit 102 Theory as Practice 1 Unit 103 Storytelling in Design Unit 104 Exploring & (Re) Imagining Sites Unit 105 Synthesising Software Skills

YEAR 2

Unit 201 Design Intervention Unit 202 Personal Promotion & Work Placement Unit 203 Interior Conversion Unit 204 Theory as Practice 2

YEAR 3

Unit 301 Theory as Practice 3 Unit 302 Final Major Project Unit 303 Material Production Unit 304 Design Presentation

How you will be assessed

You will create a range of individual and group projects to provide you with relevant experiences of work and help you build an impressive professional portfolio to help you secure graduate employment. There are no exams.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:

Year 1 100% coursework;

Year 2 100% coursework;

Year 3 100% coursework.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre South Essex

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 University Centre South Essex students who took the Interior & Spatial Design 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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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 often does feedback help you to improve your work?

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

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) 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 well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

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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 University Centre South Essex graduates who took Interior & Spatial Design - or another course in the same subject area.

Design studies

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

40%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Design occupations

30%

Sales occupations

30%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University Centre South Essex graduates who took Interior & Spatial Design - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£17.2k

First year after graduation

£19.3k

Third year after graduation

£23.7k

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 & Spatial Design.

Source: LEO

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

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