About BA (hons) Interior Design in University of Plymouth
Course Details
We create confident and employable graduates able to work across the breadth of the interior design world who can communicate their ideas and contribute with confidence. With a focus on interior design and place making and a mix of live and theoretical projects we explore the space between objects and architecture with a hands-on approach to crafting the interior and positively influencing the perception and experience of people as they use space.
The studio practice mirrors contemporary professional practice, helping you develop the skills and confidence to succeed in the job market. The range of projects creates graduates who are flexible and adaptable, can work at any scale, have strong beliefs and have social responsibility and sustainability at their core.
Key features
- Teaching is in small groups with the studio culture run like a design practice with innovative delivery including flipped classroom, podcasts and team teaching.
- Work alongside students from our Product and Furniture Design course in our vibrant studio with individual desk space and CAD stations.
- You’ll build up a portfolio with fresh projects starting every few weeks. Assessments are 100% coursework – so no exams.
- Culture trips to Europe and study exchanges in Japan, USA, India or Italy are also possible.
- Engage with real clients with live projects. We’ve recently run projects with Vitra, John Lewis, Red Paddle, UPP, architects Willmore Iles and Herman Millar.
- Gain valuable industry experience through our competitions, studio visits, visiting lecturers and our meet the supplier visits.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
University of Plymouth Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Rural |
Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
Student Retention rate |
68% |
Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
Graduation rate |
54% |
Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
Financials |
UG |
PG |
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
Charges |
Amount |
Athletics |
290 USD |
Student Activities |
190 USD |
Transportation fee |
16 USD |
Student Health fee |
380 USD |
Student Recreation |
502 USD |
Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
Registration |
100 USD |