Interior Design Diploma (In-studio)

The Diploma in Professional Interior Design provides a fantastic introduction to the subject with no previous qualifications necessary. This course is studied at our Dubai studio and is fully accredited by the British government.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for all students who are passionate about Interior Design, even if they have no previous qualifications. The course is equivalent to a British A level and offers successful Diploma students a guaranteed place on to our Bachelor of Arts Interior Design degree programme. This course is suitable for students that are looking to start their own business, change career, or simply enhance their creativity.

Where is this course?

The course is studied at our Dubai studio. It can also be studied online for those prefer this method of study. Our main academy is based in the UK. We are the only online university in the world that can take you from having no qualifications in Interior Design all the way through to obtaining your Master’s Degree.

Course duration

Our courses are designed to be studied part-time around work or family commitments. We offer fast-track courses that take 10 weeks to complete. These combine a total of 10 days of in-studio classes to cover the course content, along with home study to complete all assignments. You can choose between week-day or week-end classes.

What will I learn?

The course covers 10 units:

• Interior Design in Context
• Design Inspiration & the Designer’s Role
• Colour for Interior Design
• Drawing Plans & Elevations
• Space Planning
• Wall & Floor Finishes
• Soft furnishings
• Furniture Styles & Accessories
• Creative Lighting
• Professional Practice

How will I benefit from taking this course?

On completion of this course students will be able to:

• Start their own Interior Design business
• Start a career in an Interior Design practice
• Progress to the Bachelor of Arts degrees; BA (Hons) Interior Design, BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design, BA (Hons) Retail Design or BA (Hons) Design for Outdoor Living.
• Complete a home Interior Design project as a hobby

How will I be assessed?

No exams! Your personal tutor will assess your assignments.

The course content is delivered in studio and also through our online learning platform – the Virtual Learning Studio. This allows students to access all course materials, contact tutors and share ideas with other students through the online community.

Entry requirements

• There are no specific academic requirements, just a keen interest and passion in Interior Design
• Students are required to have a good level and understanding of written English.

Accreditation

We take accreditation very seriously.

Our diploma courses are accredited by Aim Awards and recognised by the UK government and throughout the world, including the UAE and MENA region (equivalent to a British A-level)

Our KHDA permit number is 62117 and we are licensed under The Progression Agency in Dubai Knowledge Park. It is important to check before doing any course if the education provider has a KHDA permit number.

Testimonial of former student:

“I’d definitely recommend the National Design Academy to other students. It allows so much flexibility to work and study at the same time. And I think that they’re the only college in the UK that actually offer the distance learning degree for interior design subjects as well retail, heritage and garden design. So I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who’s thinking about qualifying and wanting to study interior design.” – Victoria Hedley.