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The Interactive Design Institute:
The Interactive Design Institute was founded in 2004 to deliver practical art and design courses, online. All the courses we offer are on the UK National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This is the framework into which all qualifications that have been accredited by the approved UK regulatory bodies fit. Our online courses can be studied at home on a flexible basis. Students can choose to work at times which suit them, allowing them to fit their studies around work or family commitments.

Accreditation:
The Interactive Design Institute is approved by The City & Guilds Institute of London, ABC Awards and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), three of the most respected awarding bodies in the UK, and by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC), an independent body set up by the UK government to oversee standards in distance learning.

BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design:
This bachelor of arts degree programme from the University of Hertfordshire which is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in the fields of Interior and Spatial Design. Successful graduates may also have the opportunity to go on to Masters level study at universities in the UK or elsewhere. The programme focuses on contemporary and future practices in interior and spatial design, including the use of new technologies, business skills and recognition of new corporate environments.

The degree incorporates design for commercial and domestic interiors, exhibition, retail interior, event venue, and corporate interior design. The programme emphasises current work in lighting, furniture, and architecture as they are applied in spatial constructs of interiors, contemporary marketing and events staging. The instructors/tutors are drawn from nationally and internationally experienced designers who bring their commercial and professional interests directly into the student environment.

The course has three levels, each of which consists of a combination of compulsory and optional modules totalling 120 credit points, and leads to the award of the BA (Hons) degree. You will have the option of completing your studies entirely with the Interactive Design Institute, or of transferring to a UK university for part of your studies.

Certification:
Completion of Level 1 leads to the award of the Certificate of Higher Education (Cert. HE), completion of Level 2 to the award of the Diploma of Higher Education (Dip. HE) and completion of Level 3 to the award of Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) from the University of Hertfordshire*. *Please note: The certificate awarded to students studying with the Interactive Design Institute is exactly the same as that awarded to students attending the University of Hertfordshire.

BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design with Marketing:
As the BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design, however students can choose to study the 'with Marketing' route.

Entry Requirements:
Applicants should normally have 240 tariff points from GCE A Levels or the equivalent including a qualification in an art related subject plus GCSE English at grade C. Applicants from outside the UK and mature students without formal qualifications are also welcome and will be considered on their merits. Applicants will also have an opportunity to show examples of previous creative work and proof of academic qualifications.