National Design Academy

About

National Design Academy was set up over 30 years ago and is considered to be the UK’s leading provider of interior design programs. They provide part-time and online programs that easily fit around people’s lifestyles and work. The National Design Academy offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses to students that span various different areas of design such as retail design, design for outdoor living, heritage interior design, and more.

The Academy has an alumni of more than 35,000 graduates in over 80 different countries. Their Diploma courses are accredited by AIM Qualifications and their BA and Master’s degree programs are accredited by their academic partner, De Montfort University Leicester. The National Design Academy enables passionate students to achieve their goals through affordable, accessible, and flexible programs.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

The National Design Academy has a limited number of postgraduate programs. These include their MA in Interior Design, their online diplomas, online top-up degrees, and more. All their postgraduate programs center around design be it interior, garden or retail, and more.

Admissions Process

If you are hoping to study for a full-time undergraduate degree at the National Design Academy, you will have to submit an application via UCAS. It is important to ensure you meet all the entry requirements and include the institution code and course code. These codes can be easily discovered by checking the relevant course page on the university’s website. If you want to apply for part-time or postgraduate courses or apply as an international student, you can apply directly through the National Design Academy website. To do this, simply find your course using their course finder and press the apply button. Ensure you meet all the relevant entry requirements before you apply. The university will get in touch in the coming weeks with all applicants to inform them as to whether they have been successful.

Accommodation

The National Design Academy does not have its own accommodation or halls of residence. However, they can advise you of suitable accommodation nearby. Be sure to contact the university for more information if you are trying to source accommodation.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The National Design Academy provides a number of scholarships to assist students in paying their tuition fees. Some of these include the NDA National Design Award Scholarships, NDA Progression Scholarships, NDA Interior Design Progression Scholarships, and more. They have scholarships available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students. For more details, visit the National Design Academy website. Here you will see all the entry criteria and details on how to apply.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, email support@nda.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1159 123 412