Interior & Spatial Design

Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Sep-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,580 / year

Next Intake 9-Sep-2024

Interior & Spatial Design

About

We're the top UK modern university for Art & Design (1st of 62) - The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

Overview

The BDes (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design programme is taught by expert practitioners in Edinburgh's vibrant interior design, exhibition and lighting design industries, producing graduates with a profound understanding of real projects, real clients and real materials.

Underpinned by a studio culture designed to foster collaboration and peer learning, this course offers you the opportunity to undertake live projects with clients such as the National Museum of Scotland, engage with internationally recognised practices for work placements, go on international exchange with partner institutions in countries including Australia, Canada and China, and to immerse yourself in study trips to leading centres of design such as Berlin, Copenhagen and Lisbon.

This experience is backed up by a considerable track record of success, including Best Presentation at the Interior Educators National Student Design Awards, the StarPack Student Design Awards, and Gold in the Creative Conscience Awards.

BDes (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design:

Awarded the Interior Educators National Award for Best Student Design Project in the UK 2018
100% of graduates in employment are in professional and managerial positions
Opportunities for international study, exchange and work-based learning

Learn how to create places at the human scale in our hands-on, collaborative studio environment, led by specialist design practitioners.

This is a full-time course studied over four years. Through a carefully choreographed series of projects, you'll explore the large and the small, the public and the private, the old and the new, the solid and the void. Specialist tutors in computer-aided design, technological studies and theoretical perspectives inform and support the core design projects.

You'll design interior and exterior spaces relating to a wide range of themes including social (e.g. schools, hospitals, libraries), commercial (e.g. retail, leisure, offices) and the arts (e.g. theatres, museums, galleries).

The primary focus is to allow you to develop a sophisticated design language and an understanding of the relationship between space, form, structure and materials within the context of building purpose, the end-user and the wider environment.

In addition to traditional skills such as drawing and model making you'll learn to use specific design software (AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max) to articulate design ideas and design processes and to investigate the associated technical issues of design proposals.

You'll gain the skills to develop unique design ideas, establish rigorous design processes, deal with complex design issues, make informed judgements and communicate conclusions clearly to a professional audience.

Design development is supported by research and experimentation and is augmented by conceptual, technical and regulatory studies as the course advances.

In Year 3 you'll have the opportunity to study with one of our overseas partners in Europe, China, or North America, or undertake a work placement.

In the final year you'll devise your major project, articulating an individual design philosophy and further enhancing your subject specific skills and knowledge.

There is a strong studio culture supported by a multidisciplinary staff team of academics and industry-based practitioners. This course will provide you with the increasingly trans-disciplinary skills of the design profession and a thorough understanding of contemporary creative practice.

You'll also gain transferable skills in problem solving, planning, leadership, teamwork, communication and time management.

Graduates are equipped with the collaborative, professional and computer-aided design skills required to operate in design practice and work in fields as diverse as exhibition and museum design, retail design, lighting design, design for responsive environments, exterior spaces and both commercial and residential interiors.

Additional mandatory costs

All Years: Printing and model-making material costs, approx. آ£150 per year
Year 2&3: Field trip in January, approx. آ£350
Year 4: Trip to London. The total cost may vary, but you are expected to pay for travel and accommodation for a few nights

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students from Jordan would generally be required to complete an international foundation programme to be considered for entry to year one of our bachelor courses.

If you think you might need to complete a foundation or pathway programme, please contact the International Team to discuss your options at [email protected]

Career

As a graduate of Interior & Spatial design, you'll find your skills in high demand. The skills you gain will prepare you for work in a number of design and creative disciplines including:

Interior design
Exhibition and museum design
Lighting design
Property development
Retail design
Urban design
Sustainable design
Design for interactive spaces

You can also apply for postgraduate study on one of our MA/MDes Design programmes.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,580

How to Apply

Application costs

UCAS charges an administration fee of £13 to apply for a single course, and £24 to apply for up to five courses.

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Personal statement

Your personal statement on your UCAS form is your chance to shine. It’s crucial to your application and can determine what offers you receive.

When writing your statement:

make sure it's styled in a formal manner and reads well
write in a precise way using small paragraphs
focus on your strengths, achievements and aspirations
write about your skills and give examples
explain why the course is interesting to you
show that you've done your research
be truthful, accurate and enthusiastic
check your spelling and grammar

Be sure to include:

your reasons for choosing the course
relevant work or academic experience and skills
personal interests that relate to the course
your career goals
any plans for taking a year out (if applicable)

The UCAS website provides further guidance and tips on writing your personal statement. Remember that every institution you apply to receives the same personal statement.

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Part-time courses

Applications for part-time study are made online from your chosen course information page.

First, find a course that's right for you.
Then, click the apply button at the top-right of the page.

You’ll need:

a valid email address
your educational details
a personal statement
reference contact details
scanned copies of your qualifications
proof of language proficiency if English is not your first language

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College students

We offer advanced entry to a number of courses for college students. With an HNC you'd normally be accepted into year two of a degree, while an HND could put you straight into year three. Check the entry requirements of your chosen course for details.

We also offer an Associate Student scheme with partner colleges, guaranteeing you an offer of a place at Edinburgh Napier on some courses.

To find out where your college qualification could take you at Edinburgh Napier, contact us on [email protected].

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Access courses

If want to study at university but don't have the usual entry requirements, an access course may be your answer.

Access courses help prepare you for studying at University and are run by local colleges throughout Scotland. You can study a variety of subjects relevant to the degree course you want to join, either on a full-time or part-time basis.

Visit the Scottish Wider Access Programme website for a list of east Scotland access courses.

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International students

Applicants from overseas will need to satisfy our entry requirements along with a specified level of English-language ability. Visit our country information pages to find requirements for your country.

If you are not a national of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will typically need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa to study with us. You'll need to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies to apply for the Tier 4 Visa – we’ll take you through the process of obtaining this once you have an offer.

To find out more about visa requirements, visit our visa and immigration section.

For any queries about visas, contact our international support team on [email protected] or call +44 (0)333 900 6040. For queries about entry requirements and applying, contact [email protected].

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Deferred entry

If you've been offered a place, you can choose to delay starting your studies for one year. Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of our admissions team and it’s advisable to talk to them before applying for deferred entry.

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UCAS Extra

From 25 February, applicants can make additional university and course choices via UCAS Extra.

If you used all five options in your original application and have since been declined or rejected any offers, you can use this process to find another path. Check your eligibility in UCAS Track.

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Clearing

Clearing provides you with an opportunity to apply for courses later in the year through UCAS if you have not received any offer.

Clearing is available from 5 July onwards and enables applicants who are not holding any offers of admission to apply for places, subject to availability. Applications for Clearing open in July and will remain open until all clearing places have been filled.

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Graduate Apprenticeships

Search and apply for Graduate Apprenticeships on www.apprenticeships.scot. You'll need a CV, and we recommend checking the website regularly for new vacancies.

Get in touch with us [email protected] and we can arrange a chat. You will need support from your employer, and your job role must be relevant to your chosen subject area.

After you apply

UCAS will confirm it's received your application, then pass us a copy for processing.

You can track your application and decisions made on UCAS Track.

It's vital you monitor your application and review any offers made. Find out more about what happens after you apply, the offers you may receive and how to respond.

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