Live and breathe interior design with our immersive year-long Diploma qualification course. Validated by the University of Sussex and entirely career-focused, this inspirational and engaging course will open your eyes to the amazing possibilities of design ...
Interior Design
Diploma HE in Applied Interior Design - Full Time
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Award: Diploma HE in Applied Interior Design
Duration: 1 academic year, full time (September 2025 & January 2026 intakes)
School: KLC School of Design
Campus: London
UCAS: 2W25
Scholarships and bursaries: See available funding
Our full-time Diploma of Higher Education in Applied Interior Design is a specialised vocational qualification designed to make its students highly employable and industry-ready interior designers in just one year.
This is a highly intensive course packed with extensive practical study time, constant direction from tutors, and industry experts.
Favoured by career changers, this rigorous programme covering residential, commercial and hospitality design, equips students with an array of creative, professional and technical skills, to gain employment in the interior design industry, with leading practices.
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Live and breathe interior design with our immersive year-long Diploma qualification course. Validated by the University of Sussex and entirely career-focused, this inspirational and engaging course will open your eyes to the amazing possibilities of design ...
Work placements & careers
Our extensive links with designers, suppliers, manufacturers, specialists and professionals within the interior design and garden design industries allow us to offer our students unmatched opportunities to work on live design projects, placements and employment opportunities.
As part of our commitment to offering industry-ready qualifications, our students are offered guidance on CV preparation, portfolio presentation, professional practice and upon graduation; our careers service also helps graduates find internships, job placements, and freelance appointments through out Alumni Careers Newsletter.
KLC School of Design
Our KLC School of Design offers industry-leading interior design degrees and garden design courses with unrivalled teaching, flexible learning and ongoing career support
Fees & funding
2025/26 Course Fees - UK & International Students
- £23,400
We may routinely increase our course fees from year to year for one-year courses as well as courses lasting two or more years and may review and change such course fees without notice.
Funding
You may be eligible to apply for a Student Loan to cover course fees and/or maintenance; more information can be found on the Government Student Finance website.
Scholarships and Bursaries are also available based on individual need.
How to apply
Entry onto this course is by interview only. Applications for this course can be made by submitting a completed application form and emailing it to: [email protected].
All accredited courses require a portfolio or ‘creative project exercise’ if shortlisted for interview.
Computer-aided design is a vital part of this course; therefore, applicants must be computer literate and able to confidently use their personal laptop.
How to create a portfolio
Do you need help creating a portfolio to apply for one of our Interior Design courses? Read our portfolio advice to learn about the general requirements, what we look for in a good portfolio, and what it should reflect.
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 01243 818 300 and select option 1
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Awards
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Tutors
Kevin McEwen DipRADA BA DipKLC PGCertHE FHEA
Subject Leader - Interior Design
Kevin is passionate about all things design, music, fashion and London. He is an experienced marathon runner and a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Ruth Casserly
Course Leader - Diploma HE Applied Interior Design
Ruth is a former Diploma graduate of KLC School Design herself, with good knowledge and experience in the Interior Design Industry along with a strong track record of success in multiple industry sectors. Ruth serves on the Equality Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group and is passionate about working supportively with students and staff.
Carly McGlynn BA (Hons)
Course Manager - Diploma HE Applied Interior Design
Carly studied Photography (BA Hons) at the Manchester School of Art. Upon graduating she freelanced at several photography studios. After moving to London in 2014, she worked for a Health and Fitness website, before joining West Dean in 2018.
Gerard Puxhe DipHE
Gerard Puxhe is an international award-winning Spanish British multi-disciplinary designer. He's also a researcher, lecturer and senior subject tutor at the KLC School of Design.
Nikoleta Ostreva BA (Hons)
Nikoleta is a qualified interior designer with experience working on residential and commercial projects. She holds a degree from Kingston University, London, and has received an award for sustainable design given by a leading architectural practice – Morrison Design Partnership.
Francesco Savini BA (Hons) MA
Italian designer and architect Francesco Savini come from the School of Architecture of I-U-A-V in Venice. The influences of classicism and from arts reflects in all the work produced in his career.
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