Advance your design expertise
Step forward and build your future in design
Learn more about our progression pathways for interior design with our module programme, Interior Design Module One, Interior Design Module Two and Interior Design Module Three. Each course has been carefully designed to equip you with the skills needed to professionally undertake an interior design project.
For anyone interested in learning more, our Bite Sized Interior Design Online Short Course is the perfect place to start, offering an insight into the world of an interior designer.
Get in touch to explore your progression pathway with a course bundle designed to suit your personal or professional goals.
Featured courses
Interior Design Module One Short Course
£2880
Build a foundation in interior design. Learn drawing, presentation, and three-dimensional analysis for creating compelling interior spaces.
- Dates - 9 October 2026 to 11 December 2026
- Schedule - Fridays (onsite 10:00 - 16:30), Saturdays (online 10:00-12:30)
Architectural Drawing For Beginners Short Course
£810
Technical workshop exploring space and architecture. Learn surveys, research, and design proposals. Develop fundamental drawing skills for architectural illustration.
- Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Interior Design Portfolio Short Course
£2100
Build your interior design portfolio. This course covers the basics, introduces a new design process, and teaches you to research, express, and present your ideas.
- Dates - 19 July 2027 to 6 August 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
AutoCAD for Interior Designers Short Course
£660
Learn this industry leading software to create accurate plans, sections and elevations for your interior design projects with this inspiring short course.
- Dates - 5 April 2027 to 7 April 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Who are these courses for?
What will I learn?
Depending on the course you choose, you’ll gain a foundation in key areas of architecture and spatial design:
- Architectural drawing
- 3D design software such as AutoCAD and Vectorworks
- Model making
- Interior and spatial design
- Landscape architecture
- Ethical and sustainable practice
- Portfolio preparation
Or interior design:
- Designing for residential spaces
- Designing for commercial spaces
- Hard finishes, soft furnishings, lighting, colour and sourcing materials
- Project management
- 3D design software such as AutoCAD and Vectorworks
- Portfolio preparation
Do I need any prior experience?
How long are the courses?
Depending on the type or format of the course you choose, it could typically run for a few consecutive days or weeks, or once per week for a few weeks.
Which course format is right for me?
- Choose an in-person, campus-based short course for immersive learning and the art college experience
- Choose a live online short course for structured teaching you can do anywhere
- Choose a self-paced short course for flexible, independent study in your own time
Where can this lead?
After completing their course students go on to:
- Apply their newfound skills to their own brand or business
- BA and MA courses at UAL or other institutions
- UAL Online postgraduate study
- Creative careers and freelance practice
Discover more...
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Read what our students have to say
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Image: Modiarty Design kitchen | Samira Modaresifar From classroom to career: Samira's interior design journey
We catch up with Samira Modaresifar, who joined our interior design module short courses in 2019 and now runs her own professional design business.
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Image: Student work by Mary Curran Student Story: Mary Curran, Interior Design
Mary studied Interior Design Short Courses at Chelsea and will be joined in the Dezeen’s Virtual Design Festival by 7 other short course students. Read on to find our more about her experiences.
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Image: Student work by Elizabeth Xiaoyue Lang Exploring architecture with a short course: Elizabeth’s story
We caught up with creative secondary school student Elizabeth Xiaoyue Lang to hear about her experience on our Architecture for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course.
