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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W250
Interior Design
University of South WalesCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Interior Design at University of South Wales. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you’re interested in art, architecture and interiors, as well as in people, this well-established and award winning Interior Design degree will prepare you for a career in this growing and competitive industry. Starting with the principles of interior design, you’ll progress to larger projects, and explore art, architecture, analytical drawing, printmaking, model making and CAD prototyping/fabrication as part of the design process. You will work on real-life projects, in collaboration with industry, the community and with other USW courses. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Interior Design Principles and Practice
Drawing and Visual Communication
Design Technology and CAD
Materials and Sustainable Design
Architectural History and Theory
Model Making and Prototyping
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Interior Design Project Work
UCAS Code:W250
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC To include an Art and Design related subject |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees per year. Part-time fees charged per 20 credits
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
85%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of South Wales
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