Interior design, spatial and architecture short courses
Build your practice with UAL
Develop the vital skills needed to grow as a designer and perfect your practice in interior and spatial design or architecture.
Plan your learning with courses designed for progression with the Interior Design Module Courses.
Learn at the world-renowned Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication. Courses are available on evenings, weekends, weekdays and online.
You will gain:
- Practical skills in specialist, creative software
- A strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
- Tutor feedback and industry insights on trends to guide your progress
- Supportive group sessions to share ideas and get fresh perspectives
- A UAL Short Courses digital badge/certificate
Feeling inspired to get started? Take our Bite Sized Interior Design Online Short Course and get the course fee credited towards a qualifying interior design short course when you book on 3 months from the completion date.
Featured short courses
Bite Sized Interior Design Online Short Course
£100
Gain an insight into the world of an interior designer with this bite sized interior design course. Discover the importance of proportion, colour and style within an interior space.
- Dates - 24 March 2026 to 24 March 2026
- Schedule - Tuesday
SketchUp for Interior Designers Short Course
£480
Master SketchUp for interior concepts. Ideal for beginners to quickly visualize ideas, or for designers seeking to refresh or expand their 3D modeling skills. Streamline your workflow and present with confidence.
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Tuesday
Creative Model Making in Architecture Short Course
£490
Develop vital interpersonal and practical enterprise skills to build a successful creative career. Learn to identify and profit from opportunities. This intensive course empowers artists, designers, and image makers to thrive in the creative
- Dates - 14 April 2026 to 12 May 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Interior Design Module One Short Course
£2800
Build a foundation in interior design. Learn drawing, presentation, and three-dimensional analysis for creating compelling interior spaces.
- Dates - 16 March 2026 to 20 April 2026
- Schedule - Mondays and Thursdays (onsite 10:00 - 16:30), Wednesdays and Fridays (online 10:00 - 12:30) - No Class on 6 April
Architectural Drawing Short Course
£640
Learn the fundamentals of architectural drawing. Create detailed architectural plans and elevations.
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 2 April 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Interior Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
£820
Discover the exciting world of interior design, from space planning and material sourcing to colour and lighting. Learn how to interpret a design brief and communicate your ideas.
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 2 April 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Interior Styling and Production for Photo Shoots Short Course
£1040
Intro to commercial photo styling. Learn the stylist's role and essential skills. Gain insight into set design and photo shoot teamwork.
- Dates - 6 July 2026 to 10 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Interior Lighting Design Online Short Course
£590
Learn to design with light. Master techniques to transform space atmosphere. Explore key lighting elements for design projects.
- Dates - 13 May 2026 to 17 June 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays
Get in touch
Discover more
-
Lyndall Fernie, Image: Lyndall Fernie
Course Feature: Interior Design - Modules 1, 2 and 3
Interior Design is one of our largest specialist subject areas for short courses - here we outline how our Interior Design - Modules 1, 2 and 3 can help you start your interior design journey.
-
How to become an interior designer
We interviewed 12 practicing interior designers and stylists to what it takes to get started in this exciting creative profession.
-
What is the difference between an interior designer and an interior stylist?
We caught up with interior stylist and UAL short course tutor, Emma Morton Turner, to find out about the difference between interior designers and interior stylists.
-
How short courses can enhance your interior design practice
Two students who studied our Architecture, spatial and interior design short courses tell us about their experiences. They share what they learned on their courses and how they’ve complemented their professional work and academic study.
What else do we offer
@ualshortcourses
-
The rise and rise of athleisure ⬆️ We spoke to Cristina Adami, Designer and UAL Short Courses Tutor at London College of Fashion, about what it really takes to...
-
Did you know we offer short courses for kids and teens? Our courses run in two age groups: Ages 11–15 Focused on experimentation, building confidence, and dis...
-
This spring is your chance to join us on campus for a short course. With options across 19 creative subjects, you’re bound to find something that speaks to you....
-
In fashion, it all starts with a bold portfolio. Fashion Folio is a three-stage course designed to help you create a professional portfolio for undergraduate/...