Welcome - Distance learning interior design courses at the National Design Academy
Diploma course fee reduction - offer extended!
We are pleased to announce that due to additional college funding, we are able to extend our Diploma course fee reduction until 31st July 2012.
The National Design Academy is part of The NDA Foundation - a 'not for profit' organisation committed to widening access to Further & Higher Education through innovative, affordable, flexible delivery.
Whether you are looking to further your Interior Design career or simply enhance your creativity, the National Design Academy is proud to offer fully accredited Interior Design courses. From Foundation to Degree level, our soft furnishings & curtain making course and interior design courses are designed for you to study from the comfort of your own home.
Our interior design courses and soft furnishings & curtain making course qualify for partial government funding which means much lower fees than those charged by universities and all the studies are flexible enough for you to continue with other work and family commitments.
What courses are available?
Why choose the National Design Academy?
- Established for over 23 years we are the largest and most successful interior design school in the UK
- All courses are fully accredited and are nationally and internationally recognised
- Foundation Degrees and BA (Hons) degrees are all validated by Staffordshire University
- National Design Academy interior design and soft furnishing & curtain making diploma courses are nationally awarded by NOCN
- Lower fees than traditional universities and colleges due to partial government funding
- ‘Access to Higher Education’ route available to all through the Diploma level courses, with no prior qualifications required
- Successful Diploma students are guaranteed a place on our Foundation Degree in Interior Design and BA (Hons) Interior Design
- All courses are flexible and will fit alongside home, work and lifestyle commitments
- Unrivalled Tutor support throughout your studies at all levels
- Enrol at any time and choose your own start date
- Workshops available at the Academy to enhance learning experience
- Established partnerships with BIID (British Institute of Interior Design) and Staffordshire University, with our degree students being able to benefit from membership of BIID and NUS
- NDA Design Practice within the Academy
- International students welcome – no need to leave home to study!
We pride ourselves in offering courses that are accessible to all, even if you have no existing soft furnishing or interior design qualifications or have individual learning needs. Contact us today, our admissions staff and tutors would be happy to offer you any advice and assistance you require before enroling on your chosen course.
Interior Design Course Open Days
Our highly popular Open Days for the Foundation and BA (Hons) Degree give a real insight into what’s on offer at the Academy and are held regularly on weekdays and weekends. Everyone is welcome to see the Academy, learn more about what’s involved in the course, and meet the tutors – not to mention a tour of the fabulous NDA Private Clients show apartments!
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Virtual Learning Studio (VLS)
The VLS enables students to keep in contact with their tutor and other students, access all the material they need for the Degree course and is packed with lots of inspiration and information.
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What our Students say
Everything I had hoped to achieve/gain access to today was covered
Degree Open Day
I feel so much more confident now on how to produce my work more professionally
Digital Visual Presentation using PowerPoint Workshop
The workshops are very worthwhile and very motivational
Establishing Your Own Interior Design Practice Workshop
Excellent value for money and a great start to the course!
Diploma in Professional Interior Design: Inspiration Day
Workshops are always great for the exchanging of ideas and other students opinions
Exhibition Design Workshop
