The Essential Interior Design Programme (SEG Award – Level 2 Certificate)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£1,299

Deposit

You can choose to secure your place with a deposit of £400 and pay the remainder of your fees in two further instalments of £400 and £499. Simply, choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 October 2025. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide some of your own art materials and equipment. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

• A2 sketchpad or approximately 12 sheets of A2 cartridge paper
• A portable A2 drawing board with a parallel motion fixed ruler for drawing along (Blundell Harling is recommended, although others are available)
• Notebook and pens/pencils
• Rubber
• Scissors/craft knife/scalpel
• Pritt stick or paper glue
• Metal ruler
• Coloured pencils
• Set squares: 45º and 30º or an adjustable one
• Helix 300 mm metric triangular scale ruler for drawing plans (choose one with scales of 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100)
• Paint colour charts and colour mixer cards
• Any fabric, flooring, or materials samples
• A selection of design magazines from which to cut images

• The use of colour in interior design, colour theory and psychology 
• Site surveying, drawing accurate scale plans and elevations 
• Learning to draw in 3D 
• Historical and cultural influences in design and architecture 
• Understanding interior design styles 
• Working on a project to a brief 
• Concept design, mood boards, sample boards 
• Spatial planning, sourcing materials, furniture, and finishes 
• Turning 2D design ideas to 3D 
• Presentation skills 

At the end of the course you'll:

• Be prepared and confident in taking the next step in your creative journey, including pursuing further academic studies
• Be able to independently conduct a site survey and draw accurate plans and elevations
• Be able to independently space plan, source materials, furniture and finishes for your interior scheme
• Possess the ability to communicate your design ideas in 2D and 3D and confidently present these to potential clients
• Have a sound understanding of concept design, mood boards and sample boards
• Have a strong portfolio of work showcasing your skills developed throughout the course
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

Yes, if you complete this one-year programme and meet the necessary ongoing assessment criteria set by Skills Education Group you’ll be awarded an accredited Level 2 Skills Education Group certificate.

You’ll take part in group discussions and share your work for feedback. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.