We offer Online Professional Interior Design Diplomas & Degrees in the following subjects:
Study your way! On demand design education to fit in around your family and work life. Our courses have been designed to help you qualify as a professional interior designer without having to give up your day job. We offer entry-level interior design courses, Diplomas Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees.
Enrol at any time & choose your start date. No term times or semesters.
No previous qualifications required, just an interest & enthusiasm for your chosen subject.
Online: 9-12 months (flexible)
In-Studio: 10 days in studio – 10 weeks at home - total 12 weeks
No exams — Tutor assessment only, portfolio moderation by AIM Awards.
Enrol at any time & choose your start date.
No term times or semesters. Complete each module at your own pace.
You can also use up to 8 weeks holiday each year.
NDA or L3 Diploma. City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC in a Design subject or equivalent.
A Level in Art and/or Design.
Art & Design Foundation Year (university or college).
International equivalent qualification.
Study full time for three years or take up to 8 years part-time for a degree or 5 years for the Master's degree.
Already have an HND or Foundation in a related subject such as Architecture? You could qualify to study one of our Final Year Top-Up degrees. Visit our Course page for more information.
You will not have to take an exam! Your tutor will assess your design projects throughout the course and your portfolio is moderated by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) who will award your degree.
All projects are submitted online via our Virtual Learning Studio.
The National Design Academy have joined in partnership with DMU to deliver industry-leading interior design courses. You get full access to DMU resources, including student discounts and learning resources, as well as attending the DMU Leicester Graduation Ceremony when you complete your course.
From course information to application support, our support team are always here to help.
Driven by a shared vision: to empower the next generation of designers, innovators, and tastemakers.
The National Design Academy is part of the NDA Foundation.
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UK students pay approximately 50% of the full course fee – the balance is funded by the UK Government’s Adult education budget (AEB).
The National Design Academy is the only design school to be able to offer this funding as our Diplomas are all fully accredited by AIM Qualifications.