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FdA Interior and Spatial Design

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

FdA Interior and Spatial Design FT (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

Are you interested in a career in the design industry? Would you like to create your own designs? This Interior and Spatial Design degree will give you industry-aligned design skills and knowledge that respond to the changing shape of design. The course is unique in that you will learn a range of vocationally focused design principles and practical skills. You will become proficient with equipment such as a laser cutter and digital applications like Sketchup and the Adobe Suite as well as having the opportunity to develop your own commercial and residential schemes.

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points (in related Art and Design subjects).

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be asked to submit a digital portfolio (details will follow in 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 3 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?

Year One

Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning
Academic Study Skills
Work Related Learning
Contextual Studies
Practice Enrichment
Skills for Making 1
Product Development
Digital Skills Acquisition

Year Two

Professional Development
Work-Based Learning
Contextual Studies
Alternative Techniques
Skills for Making 2
Digital Skills Application
Developing a Negotiated Brief

You will become proficient in Adobe Suite programmes including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp and AutoCad.

How is the course taught?

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

How am I assessed?

Portfolio of work
Presentations
Essays
Reports
Practicals

Work Experience

Throughout this degree you will be closely linked to industry from working on client briefs to work experience opportunities. You will benefit from guest talks from specialists such as Ryder Architecture, Ryskl Design Studio and Dakota House of Design. You will also study a Professional Development module which will enable you to review your employability and transferable skills against industry.

Where can I progress?

Once you have successfully completed this degree, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial (Top-Up) or enter the profession in the interior, architectural, multi-disciplined design or product 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.

Emily Jardine

Level 7 MA Creative and Professional Practice

"The course has given me both creative skills and practical experience with professional projects. I feel well-equipped for a range of roles in the creative industry."

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."