Interior Design Extended Diploma Level 3

Quick facts

Is it for me?

If you're bursting with ideas, love being creative, and aren't afraid to think differently, this course could be your thing. It's perfect for ambitious students who want to design exciting interior spaces with real people and real lives in mind.
In Year One, you'll get hands-on and experimental, trying out a mix of practical and digital techniques. Expect to create miniature models, upcycled furniture, and bold digital visuals as you explore how ideas turn into real designs.
In Year Two, things get even more exciting. You'll start to shape your own creative identity, building a standout portfolio, developing self-branding skills, and mastering advanced digital tools as you specialise in an area you're passionate about.
We believe learning should go beyond the classroom. That's why the course is packed with inspiring trips, trend forecasting, LIVE projects, and creative collaborations, giving you a real taste of the design world and helping you stand out for your future.

What you'll learn

Creative and Technical skills:

• Colour psychology
• Trend Interpretation
• Model making
• Interpreting client briefs
• Floor planning
• Hand-based and digital print design
• Digital design - including Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator) and 3D software 
• Exploration and experimentation of media and processes
• Design for commercial & residential spaces

Professional Skills:

• Working on 'live' assignments
• Meeting deadlines
• Working with focus and independence
• Communication
• Presentation of outcomes
• Online professional social media profile

Work experience placements

Work-related experience is embedded throughout the course through LIVE projects and meaningful engagement with the wider world. These opportunities enable you to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the classroom to real-life, professional contexts, ensuring you graduate with practical, industry-relevant experience.

Assessment

The certificated qualification at the end of the two years is: UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication (Level 3). Within this qualification specifications our specialist pathways are delivered. This is the model across the UK for this qualification. This is a full Level 3 qualification - fully aligned to the value of 3 x A-levels in terms of UCAS points and academic value. This course is assessed by deadline-driven coursework with no exams. The final grade is assessed via the summative unit at Pass, Merit, Distinction levels against the qualification unit criteria. We are proud to be a University of the Arts London (UAL) accredited college, the largest creative awarding body in Europe.

Further study

• BA(Hons) Art Practice
• BA(Hons) Graphic Communication

Example careers

• Interior designer
• Interior stylist
• Set designer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Model Maker
• Print Designer

Days & times

Starting September 2026