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BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design (Top-Up)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 1 year
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design (Top-Up) (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

This Interior and Spatial Design degree will enable you to develop your management and project development skills, preparing you for life in industry.

Learning from industry-experienced tutors, you will research and design your own project brief that responds to the needs of the sector and the changing shape of the interior, architectural and design industries.

This design degree will give you the additional skills and knowledge you need to get you ready for a career in industry. Developed alongside employers, the degree will enable you to work on live briefs, giving you experience of industry demands and hands-on experience of the art and design sector with companies such as Cathy Dean Interiors, Ryder Architecture and Trend Bible.

Entry requirements

Pass or higher in a Level 5 Foundation Degree, Diploma in Higher Education or HND (in related Art and Design subjects).

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be asked to submit a digital portfolio (details will follow through an email from our Admissions Team) or you will be invited to Newcastle College University Centre to discuss your portfolio in-person.

If you are a current Newcastle College student and you successfully meet the published Level 5 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalents (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I learn?

Proposal and Planning
Research in Practice
Design Development
Realisation and Visualisation.

How is the course taught?

Presentations
Seminars
Group work
Lectures
Tutorials
Workshops
Work placement
E-learning
Independent study

How am I assessed?

Portfolios
Presentation
Essays
Reports
Practicals
5,000 - 7,000 word dissertation

Work Experience

Through live briefs and industry talks, you will experience what life is like in the art and design sector from a hands-on perspective, building your skills and knowledge throughout the year of study.

You will work alongside industry specialists such as Psalt Design, Raskyl Design Studio and Dakota House of Design to ensure you have got the skills you need to start your career.

Where can I progress?

Once you have successfully completed the BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design (Top-Up) degree, you can progress your studies and study the MA Creative and Professional Practice (Visual Arts) with Newcastle College University Centre, or a PGCE. You will also be able to take up a role in the interiors, architectural, product, multi-disciplined design and furniture industries.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

Annabel Reece

Level 6 BA (Hons) Fine Art

"(The course) gives you a good chance to explore everything, if you're not really sure of what you want to do, or even if you just want to try something new! This course really allows you to do that."