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Interior Design

The BA (Hons) in Interior Design fosters creativity and technical skills through real-world projects, developing designers adept at transforming spaces with innovative solutions.

BA (Hons)

Interior Design

Liverpool John Moores University’s BA (Hons) Interior Design degree programme at SLIIT School of Architecture provides students to work on authentic architectural projects with input from practicing architects and interior design specialists in a dynamic studio environment with industry-standard technical facilities. This programme emphasizes creative inspiration and philosophical interpretation of broader issues, resulting in complex design projects. 

Awarding University

This internationally recognized academic programme is awarded by the Liverpool John Moores University.

Ensures globally accepted academic standards, preparing students with practical skills aligned to current industry needs and expectations.

Why & What..?

WHY CHOOSE INTERIOR DESIGN
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Students can work on real architectural projects with guidance from practicing architects and interior design experts in a dynamic studio setting with industry-standard technical facilities as part of Liverpool John Moores University's BA (Hons) Interior Design degree programme at SLIIT School of Architecture. In order to produce intricate design projects, this school places a strong emphasis on philosophical interpretation of larger problems and creative inspiration.

In addition to imparting the necessary skills to use a variety of communication mediums, such as drawings, models, and graphics, to communicate design ideas, the interior design modules are designed to help students develop the sensitivity as designers to respond to creative adaptation, repurposing, remodeling, restyling, and refitting of new and existing buildings and spaces. 

Careers that are directly related to your degree include production designers, exhibition designers, interior and spatial designers, and visual merchandisers for theater, television, and cinema. Interior designers could work for any company that creates spaces for people to live, shop, or work. This covers businesses that offer a variety of design services to retailers, including building and architectural firms, interior design firms, visual merchandising departments, exhibition centers, and production companies for movies, TV shows, and theaters. 

What You Will Gain:  

BA (Hons) in Interior Design degree program, offered in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University (UK), is a dynamic and comprehensive three-year degree designed to cultivate creative, technically skilled, and industry-ready interior designers. Students engage in hands-on learning through studio-based projects, field visits, and exposure to real-world architectural challenges. The curriculum emphasizes both artistic expression and practical problem-solving, encouraging students to explore innovative space-making while addressing social, spatial, and technical issues.  

Graduates of the program emerge with a strong foundation in design theory, architectural evaluation, and digital tools such as CAD and 3D modeling. They are trained to adapt and repurpose existing spaces creatively, making them valuable assets in fields like interior and spatial design, exhibition design, and visual merchandising. The program also fosters collaboration with architecture students, enhancing interdisciplinary learning and broadening design perspectives.  

By the end of the program, students are equipped to pursue careers both locally and internationally, with opportunities in design firms, construction companies, and even freelance practice. The outcome is a new generation of interior designers who are not only aesthetically driven but also socially conscious and technically proficient 

 

BA (Hons) in Interior Design degree programme, offered in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University (UK), is a dynamic and comprehensive three-year degree designed to cultivate creative, technically skilled, and industry-ready interior designers. Students engage in hands-on learning through studio-based projects, field visits, and exposure to real-world architectural challenges. The curriculum emphasizes both artistic expression and practical problem-solving, encouraging students to explore innovative space-making while addressing social, spatial, and technical issues. 

Graduates of the programme emerge with a strong foundation in design theory, architectural evaluation, and digital tools such as CAD and 3D modeling. They are trained to adapt and repurpose existing spaces creatively, making them valuable assets in fields like interior and spatial design, exhibition design, and visual merchandising. The programme also fosters collaboration with architecture students, enhancing interdisciplinary learning and broadening design perspectives. 

By the end of the programme, students are equipped to pursue careers both locally and internationally, with opportunities in design firms, construction companies, and even freelance practice. The outcome is a new generation of interior designers who are not only aesthetically driven but also socially conscious and technically proficient 

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Programme Structure

Semester 1
Code Module Credit
4511DSRI History & Theory 1 0
4521DSRI Architectural Evaluation 0
4522DSRI Architectural Design1 0
4523DSRI Architectural Design 2 - Origination 0
4524DSRI Architectural Design 2 – Resolution 0
4531DSRI Technology & Practice 1 0
Semester 1
Code Module Credit
5511DSRI History & Theory 2 0
5521DSRI Creative Adaptation - Origination 0
5522DSRI Creative Adaptation - Resolution 0
5523DSRI Experimental Design - Origination 0
5524DSRI Experimental Design - Resolution 0
5531DSRI Technology & Practice 2 0
Semester 1
Code Module Credit
6511DSRI CDP Research 0
6521DSRI Interior Design - Origination 0
6522DSRI Interior Design - Resolution 0
6523DSRI Comprehensive Design Project 0
6531DSRI Technology & Practice 3 0

More about the program

Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Course Fee
Course Summary

Local A/Ls: Minimum of 3 "S" passes in any stream AND a “C” pass for O/L English.

Cambridge/Edexcel A/Ls: Minimum of 3 "D" passes in any stream AND a “C” pass for O/L English.

Applicants should also pass the Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT

Interior and spatial designers, exhibition designers, production designers, theatre/TV/film and visual merchandisers are just a few of the careers directly related to your degree. Any business that produces areas for people to live, shop, or work is a potential employer for interior designers. This includes companies that provide a wide range of design services to retailers, such as architectural firms and construction companies, interior design firms, visual merchandising departments, exhibition centers, and film/TV/theater production companies.

You might work for an internal company or a consultancy that offers services to a variety of external clients. Freelance work is fairly common, but there are also permanent, full-time jobs

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Liverpool John Moores University’s BA (Hons) Interior Design degree programme at SLIIT School of Architecture provides students to work on authentic architectural projects with input from practicing architects and interior design specialists in a dynamic studio environment with industry-standard technical facilities. This programme emphasizes creative inspiration and philosophical interpretation of broader issues, resulting in complex design projects.

the interior design modules are formulated to help students to develop the sensitivity as a designer to respond to creative adaptation, repurposing, remodeling, restyling, and refitting of new and existing buildings and spaces when designing and to instill the skills required to use of a range of communication mediums to convey design ideas including drawings, models, and graphics. Subject knowledge is primarily gained through studio environments that are seamlessly briefed by lectures, tutorials, and workshops.

FAQs

The program spans three years and is structured to provide a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. It includes studio-based learning, design projects, field visits, and collaboration with architecture students to simulate real-world design environments.
Graduates can pursue careers as interior designers, spatial designers, exhibition designers, visual merchandisers, or even start their own design practices. The degree also opens doors to work in architecture firms, construction companies, and design consultancies both locally and internationally.
Yes, the degree is awarded in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University (UK), making it internationally recognized and respected. This allows graduates to pursue further studies or employment opportunities abroad.
Students will develop skills in creative design thinking, space planning, CAD and 3D modeling, material selection, and project presentation. The program also emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and communication, which are essential for success in the design industry.

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