National Design Academy
Rufford Hall
Waterside Way
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 4DP
About us
The National Design Academy offers part-time, flexible distance learning Interior Design courses from Diploma to Degree. Established for over 21 years, the Academy has trained over 20,000 students. All courses are designed to be flexible enough to fit in around the needs of work, family and other commitments.
Additional Information
We deliver education and training for the Design Industry through In Studio or
distance learning courses and specialise in creating flexible, part-time programmes to fit around the needs of work, family and other commitments. This enables you to gain qualifications at Diploma or Degree level, which are nationally and internationally recognised.
Courses available;
Diploma in Professional Interior Design
Diploma in Professional Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings
Foundation Degree (FdA) in Interior Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design
In 2007 the Academy launched the country’s only distance learning Foundation Degree in Interior Design, awarded by our partner Staffordshire University, followed in 2009 by a BA (Hons). NDA combines these programmes to offer an innovative two step approach to achieving a BA (Hons) Interior Design. Through our partnership with Staffordshire University we train more interior design graduates than any other British university.
If you have little or no experience, start with the Diploma, which will give you the skills you need to design your own project or to help family and friends with theirs. For a career in interior design you can then progress through the Foundation Degree to BA (Hons) Interior Design. There are no examinations for our courses, all work is by assignment. If you need help, our experienced tutor team are happy to provide support through the NDA helpline, email or personal tutorial.
