Interior Design

Transform Spaces with Style and Functionality

Learn to create functional and beautiful interiors with our expert-led courses. Gain essential skills through flexible study options.

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Interior Design

At the National Academy of Creative Arts

Interior design is the art and science of enhancing indoor spaces to create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. It involves applying creative and technical solutions to meet clients' needs and preferences, incorporating aspects like spatial planning, color schemes, materials, lighting, and furnishings.

COURSES

Explore Our Interior Design Courses

Our Interior Design programs cater to all skill levels. Gain the knowledge and experience needed to excel in this creative field.

Certificate

Learn interior design fundamentals to plan and style residential rooms - covering layout, colour and materials, lighting, and technical drawings - through five practical assignments with expert tutor feedback.

Duration: 3-6 months
Level: N/A
Optional work placement
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from £545

Diploma

Become an interior designer through ten practical briefs - building skills in concept development, space planning, colour and materials, lighting, technical drawing, and client presentation to create and deliver professional projects.

Duration: 6-12 months
Level: N/A
Optional work placement
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from £875

MOST POPULAR COURSE

Professional Diploma

Start your interior design business: build advanced design, client, and project-management skills through 15 practical briefs - covering concept to delivery, budgeting, procurement, and professional presentations - with expert guidance and in-depth feedback.

Duration: 9-18 months
Level: N/A
Optional work placement
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from £1,425

Higher National Certificate

HNC in Interior Design: build core residential design skills - concepts, scaled drawings, visual presentation and professional communication - preparing you for degree progression or junior roles, with eligibility for a one-month UK studio placement.

Duration: 9-18 months
Level: Level 4 on the RQF
Optional work placement
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from £2,095

Higher National Diploma

HND in Interior Design: progress from fundamentals to commercial interiors - master CAD and digital visualisation, material specification, sustainable practice, and project management to produce portfolio-ready work.

Duration: 18-36 months
Level: Level 5 on the RQF
Optional work placement
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from £3,495

BA Honours Degree

BA (Hons) Interior Design pathway: progress from a Pearson HND to a University of Hertfordshire–validated Level 6 top-up, mastering advanced design, CAD and sustainable practice to graduate with a professional portfolio and industry-ready skills.

Duration: 27-54 months
Level: Level 6 on the FHEQ
Optional work placement
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from £5,445

All our courses can be studied as stand-alone. No minimum qualifications are required.

STUDY MODES

Explore Our Flexible Learning Paths

Select from home-study, live-online, or classroom-based courses to fit your schedule and learning style.

Home Study courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts allow you to learn at your own pace.
As a Home Study student you will receive access to our Online Learning Centre with in-depth course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments. You will also have a dedicated tutor to support you on your learning journey.

Classroom-based courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts are the best option for those who prefer studying with others in a physical classroom environment.
As a Classroom-based student you will join other aspiring Interior Designers in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff or Bristol for exciting part-time evening or Saturday classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre.

Live Online courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts provide all the flexibility of online learning with the collaborative benefits of the classroom.
As a Live Online student you will join a small group of students for online classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre with course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments.