International Students
We are delighted to welcome international students to our courses, which provide the opportunity to gain a British Diploma or Degree without having to leave your own country. You can gain the full range of qualifications offered by the National Design Academy by studying at home, on-line without the need for a visa or to comply with any immigration rules at a fraction of the cost of studying full time in the UK. You can enroll at any time, there is no need to wait for a particular time in the year.
You are welcome to attend any of the 1 day workshops if you are visiting the UK.
The courses are delivered in English, so you must be able to prove that you have sufficient skills, particularly in written English, in order to study with NDA. You should have an English qualification at IELTs Level 5.5 or equivalent.
Diploma in Interior Design
Eligibility
This course is open to anyone with a keen interest in interior design. You do not need any previous qualifications. This is an access course which guarantees a place on the BA Hons for students who do not already have the required qualifications.
| Level |
Content |
Fees |
Award |
Diploma
(Equivalent to A Level) |
12 units covering colour, scale drawing, rendering, the role of the interior designer and basics of interior design |
£600 |
NOCN Diploma in Professional Interior Design |
BA (Hons)
Eligibility
You should have completed at least 2 years of basic higher education in an art or design related area. If you have extensive experience in interior design and can supply a portfolio of work, this may remove the need for formal qualifications. Please contact the Director of Quality and Business to discuss any qualifications you may have.
| Level |
Content |
Fees |
Award |
Level 4
(Year 1 full time equivalent) |
4 Modules covering research, principles of interior design, historical contexts and creative lighting |
£3390*
Deposit of £390 + 10 monthly payments of £300 |
University Certificate of Higher Education |
Level 5
(Year 2 full time equivalent) |
4 Modules covering Sustainability, Exhibition Design, Professional Practice and Furniture & Furnishings |
£3390*
Deposit of £390 + 10 monthly payments of £300 |
Foundation Degree in Interior Design |
Level 6
(Year 3 full time equivalent) |
3 modules covering Professional Practice or Exhibition Design, a research project and a full Interior Design Project |
£3390*
Deposit of £390 + 10 monthly payments of £300 |
BA (Hons) Interior Design |
*10% reduction for payment in full
- Students may pay in advance for the complete course or any level, thus fixing the price
- Fees for each level are reviewed annually and may be increased in line with Staffordshire University or government funding, but increases will not exceed 10%
What Next
If you are interested in applying for one of our courses, please email businessdirector@nda.ac.uk giving details of your experience and relevant qualifications and details of English qualifications if English is not your first language.