The BA Interior Design course at Florence Institute of Design International examines the principles of Italian design and how traditional processes can be used to address contemporary interior design challenges.

This programme is founded upon the principles of Italian design and context with an emphasis on integrating traditional knowledge of craft and manual skills alongside contemporary design approaches.

The programme explores how Italy's artistic traditions, technological advancements and deep manual expertise can be utilised to address contemporary interior design challenges.

Throughout this programme, you will engage in a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical foundations and core design principles and processes that serve as the foundation of Italian design movements.

Through challenging and stimulating coursework, you will learn to combine design principles with contemporary practice methodologies to create sustainable and innovative solutions for complex spatial challenges.

You will be presented with the opportunity to engage in demanding assignments that encompass a wide range of areas, including hospitality design, wellness spaces, workplace environments and commercial design.

You will gain a deep insight into Italy's design culture that can inform and influence your own design practice.

You will critically examine of the theoretical foundations and design concepts that underpin Italy's design past and examine its influence of international and European design movements, especially in the field of interior and furniture design.

School: Florence Institute of Design International
Course: BA Interior Design
Location: Florence, Italy
Course dates: September 2026 to May 2029; or January 2027 to December 2029
Application deadline: 1 August 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

– The teaching and learning methods employed within this programme are structured to foster independent design thinking, critical analysis and cultivate versatile skill sets
– The course will provide the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to enter professional practice

What are the requirements?

– Academic ability: a minimum of 112 UCAS points from three GCE A-Levels [BBC/BCC] or equivalent
– Studies in visual arts: the visual arts training should be during one of the two final years
of high school (A2 Level art design, fine art or photography) or a portfolio of visual arts
at the correct skill level through 150 hours
– Proof of English skills: IELTS of 6.5 or IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any
band or PTE, TOEFL, TOEIC equivalent

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Through lectures, discussions, critiques, field trips and independent research, students will gain a comprehensive understanding
of interior design principles and develop the necessary skills to excel in the field

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