Interior Design with Foundation

UCAS code: W244

Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Interior Design with Foundation course.

This foundation pathway offers non-standard entry into BA (Hons) Interior Design, helping you build practical, technical, academic and creative skills. Explore visual design and best practice in a vibrant, studio-based environment.

Create human-focused design Make spaces that put people first, exploring how interiors affect mood, wellbeing and everyday life across projects from homes to public spaces.

Get work-ready with hands-on learning Guided by experts, you’ll work on a wide range of interior design projects, exploring ideas and materials to understand impact, application and performance through making and prototyping

Shape the future of design Use the latest tech, including VR and AR, to tackle urgent real-world issues; explore new ways of living to future-proof your career in interior design.

This course is for you if...

• you want to design spaces that positively impact people’s wellbeing, behaviour and everyday lives

• you’re excited by sensory, hands-on making and exploring materials through immersive experiences

• you want to use the latest tech, from VR to digital fabrication, to imagine new ways of living

• you’re keen to learn from industry professionals and work on diverse, real-world design projects.

Foundation year You'll become part a vibrant creative community through an engaging learning environment with a focus on active exploration and discovery across a wide range of methods and media. Working in our open-plan studio, you'll learn by doing, putting teaching into practical outcomes. Upon successful completion of this year, you'll enter the first year of the BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design or BA (Hons) Interior Design.

Year 1 In your first year, you create innovative, practical and future-focused spaces. You gain a hands-on understanding of processes, materials and construction using traditional and digital fabrication methods at a range of scales from model making to 1:2:1 prototyping. We introduce a range of software packages and interact with other design disciplines.

Year 2 In your second year, you begin to shape your career path by working on design projects to establish your skills as a designer. We explore methods, ideas and themes, and gain a deeper understanding of the design industry with live projects. You set up your own exhibitions and build a portfolio, becoming proficient in design processes, computer-aided design, digital and traditional fabrication and communication methods.

Optional placement year International Exchange or Placement

Final year In your final year, you work on your major project and dissertation to take your specialism deeper and develop an individual philosophy. You develop your network to deepen your understanding of the industry and visit design practices like Mystery, Pearson Lloyd, and Foster Associates. You also exhibit your projects at our Degree Show and national events such as New Designers.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.