Interior design, spatial and architecture short courses
Build your practice with UAL
Develop the skills needed to grow your skills as an interior and spatial designer. Our Interior Design Module Courses offer a clear progression pathway helping you refine your technical abilities and grow confidently as a designer.
Learn with expert tutors at Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication, with flexible options including evenings, weekends, weekdays and online study.
What you’ll gain
- Practical skills in key creative and specialist software
- A strong portfolio of project work
- Personalised tutor feedback and industry insights
- Supportive group sessions to share ideas and develop your style
- A UAL Short Courses digital badge/certificate
New to interior design?
Start with our Bite Sized Interior Design Online Short Course and redeem your course fee against an eligible Interior Design Module within 3 months of completion.
Flexible payment options and multi course discounts
- We offer payment plans for Interior Design Modules 1, 2 and 3, making professional training more accessible
- Save when you book two or more modules together
- For custom payment plans or bundle discounts, contact ualshortcourses@arts.ac.uk with the subject line “Interior Design payment plan”
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 - 16 September 2026 to 16 September 2026
- Schedule - Wednesday
Creative Model Making in Architecture Short Course
£500
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 - 27 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
- Schedule - Thursday to Friday
Interior Design Module One Short Course
£2930
Build a foundation in interior design. Learn drawing, presentation, and three-dimensional analysis for creating compelling interior spaces.
- Dates - 6 July 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Schedule - Mondays and Fridays (onsite: 10:00 - 16:30), Tuesdays & Thursdays - (online: 10:00-12:30)
Introduction to Interior Design Part 1 Short Course
£1150
Gain practical skills and knowledge to create a design for a domestic space. Develop your design awareness and learn the fundamentals of planning an interior design scheme through workshops.
- Dates - 7 July 2026 to 4 August 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays (onsite: 10:00 - 16:00), Wednesdays, plus Fri 31/07 (online: 10:00 - 12:30)
Architectural Drawing Short Course
£750
Learn the fundamentals of architectural drawing. Create detailed architectural plans and elevations.
- Dates - 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
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 - 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Interior Design Project Management Short Course
£890
Gain essential skills for managing successful professional interior projects. Learn practical aspects and industry best practices.
- Dates - 13 July 2026 to 17 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 - 28 September 2026 to 2 November 2026
- Schedule - Mondays
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.