Design for Outdoor Living BA (Hons) Top-Up Online (Apply direct with National Design Academy)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Design for Outdoor Living BA (Hons) Top-Up Online (Apply direct with National Design Academy)

About

Who Should Do This Course?

Those who wish to top-up their FdA, BTEC (Level 4&5), HND or International 2 year degree to a full BA (Hons) Design for Outdoor Living with just one year’s online study. This is an ideal route to a career as a specialist interior designer or to progress onto an M.A.

Direct entry students, students transferring from another institution and international students with equivalent qualifications or alternatively, those with a CV & portfolio of relevant industry experience, are all welcome to apply; all applications are treated on an individual basis. There are no term times – so you can apply and start at any time.

Successful NDA students completing this BA (Hons) top-up will receive a guaranteed place on the MA Interior Design with a generous progression scholarship.

Background – NDA BA (Hons) Student Work

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants should hold one of the following:

Foundation Degree in Interior Design, or equivalent design subject.
BTEC (Level 4&5), HND or international two year degree in a design based subject.
CV and portfolio of Interior Design experience.

English Language

The course is taught in English, so international students will require a good standard of written English to study. IELTS average 6.5 or TOEFL score of 550 is usually required, however all students are considered on an individual basis as we are aware that many international students have already been taught in English at school, college or university.

Career

What's Next?

Progression

Take your career to the next level!

After you top-up to a full BA (Hons) you will be offered a guaranteed place on the online M.A. Interior Design with a generous progression scholarship
You can study flexibly, around your new career in Interior Design
With a Master’s Degree you will be qualified for a senior or management role within the design industry

Career

Establish your own specialist interiors & outdoor design practice
Work within a design practice as a specialist designer
Work as a freelance specialist designer in the exciting world of design
Work within an architectural practice as a specialist designer
Work within a property development company as a show home & outdoor living designer