Graduate Diploma Interior Design

The course is equivalent to the third year of an interior design undergraduate course. As well as helping to progress onto postgraduate level study the course will also aid transition into the professional world of interior design. Students on this course come from many different backgrounds but most have already gained a first degree.

What to expect

• Learn how to connect with interior design in a variety of ways, for example, through designing, visually communicating, researching and writing
• To develop a flexible open-mindedness when thinking about interior design and to critically engage with contemporary design approaches
• To work on residential and commercial/public realm creative design projects as well as research and professional development
• There are various research and study visits and trips during the year - in London, the UK and abroad
• Be involved in various live projects. These are across the field of interior design, including retail, restaurants, hotel, other hospitality, and of course residential. We work closely with industry professionals and our students are offered a range of possible work experience and internships, often leading to employment
• A personal tutor who supports your development
• To have access to Chelsea's shared workshops. These include ceramics, casting, laser cutting, photography, audio-visual editing suite, metal and woodwork.

Many of our graduates go on to further study programmes in interior design and other related disciplines, and we also encourage students to arrange a meeting with an employability adviser from the University's Student Jobs and Careers service before students leave.