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Course Overview

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.
  • BA (Hons) Interior Design: is professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCAS tariff

96 - 120

A level 
A minimum of two A levels, general studies accepted.   

International Baccalaureate
26-28 points overall.  

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MMM-DDM (any subject, preferably Art and Design).

BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Student Recruitment and Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

All access courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.

GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C.

Other
Portfolios are required, ideally with face-to-face interviews. International applicants can email their portfolios, followed by a telephone or web interview. Students who can demonstrate excellent design skills and capabilities may receive improved offers.

English Language Requirements:

The following Secure English Language tests (SELTs) are Home Office (UKVI) approved and accepted by the University of Plymouth and the University of Plymouth International College (UPIC). The scores required have been increased from the UKVI minimum specified scores to meet University requirements.

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • Trinity College London ISE (only a SELT if taken in the UK)
  • LanguageCert International ESOL 
  • Pearson PTE Academic

A SELT must be taken at an approved UKVI center.

The other tests and qualifications listed here have been deemed acceptable by the University of Plymouth and UPIC to meet our entry requirements and UKVI requirements for study at RQF 6 and above. 

Please note that these tests and qualifications are not SELTs.

When studying on a pre-sessional course or course below RQF 6, a SELT is a mandatory requirement set by UKVI. 

If studying at RQF 6 level and above, the University is permitted to accept other qualifications that we deem meet UKVI and our requirements.

Fees

Home Fee: £9250
International Fee: £14200  
Part time (Home) Fee: £770


This information was accurate on : 24/04/2021
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