Design Your Future

Become a Professional Interior Designer

Online & In-Studio Courses

Diplomas, Bachelor's & Master's Degrees

Three Learning Levels

Diplomas, Bachelor's & Master's degrees.

Six Design Subjects

Study in one of six specialist design subjects.

Guaranteed Progression

Completion of each learning level opens access to the next. Progression Scholarships available.

Fast-Track Your Course
Online via Zoom

3 design subjects now available!

Recognised Worldwide & Fully Accredited

The National Design Academy is the only institution to offer truly flexible, online interior design courses that are nationally and internationally recognised.

All our Professional Diploma courses are awarded by AIM Qualifications, an Ofqual approved National Awarding Organisation providing Ofqual Level 3 accreditation.

All our online Degrees are fully accredited and awarded by our academic partner De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), ranked in Times’ top 3% of world universities.

Flexible Learning Designed For You

Study around work & family commitments – Flexible Online learning or Fast-Track Online & In-Studio courses

What Can You Study?

Choose the design subject and level that’s right for you…
View each of our courses below or download our full course guides for more information.

With no entry requirements, our Diploma courses are suitable for beginners. You’ll learn everything you need to start your own business or embark on a new career in this exciting industry, and you can study either online or in-studio.
Our Degree courses are studied flexibly online (full or part-time to fit in around your work and family life) and are awarded by one of the UK’s top Universities – De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

Online Diplomas

In-Studio Diplomas

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Online Top-Up Degrees

Online Master's Degree

Short Courses

Online Diplomas

In-Studio Diplomas

Online Bachelor's Degrees

Online Top-Up Degrees

Online Master's Degree

Short Courses

Government funding & student loans available for UK students.

Progression scholarships for all NDA UK & International students.

Passionate about Interior Design?

So are we. That’s why we love to help anyone who shares our passion to achieve an accredited qualification in interior design, garden & landscaping design or a range of other design subjects.

We can help you to become a professional interior designer and make a living out of what you love or to add a professional finish to your own projects. You can even go on to study a degree online with NDA.

At the National Design Academy we’ve been teaching interior design for over 30 years, with over 35,000 alumni in over 100 countries. We’d love to welcome you to our design community.

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Studying with NDA

The Virtual Learning Studio (VLS) is our exclusive, online platform that replaces the usual lectures given in Colleges and Universities. This provides links to other online resources and contains a range of interactive material including videos, images, quizzes and lectures.

Students can rewind and re-watch until they are sure they have understood. No frantic note taking and no missing an important lecture! Study when and where it suits you!

What's On?

Keep up-to-date with the next available Open Day and Course Dates at NDA

Online Open Days

In-Studio UK & Dubai

Professional Interior Design (UK)
31st October – 4th November & 12th – 16th December

Professional Interior Design (Dubai)
Weekday Course:
14th – 18th & 21st – 25th November
Sunday Course:
15th January – 19th March 2023

Professional Soft Furnishings (UK)
More Dates Coming Soon…

Online (via Zoom)

Professional Interior Design
22nd September – 16th January (Afternoon)
6th October – 30th January (Afternoon)
27th October – 20th February (Evening)
4th November – 28th February (Morning)

Interior Design Software Course
10th October – 4th November

Professional Garden Design
More Dates Coming Soon…

35,000 Qualified Designers & Counting...

"I had a wonderful experience with the National Design Academy, it changed my career completely and from there I've been able to start my own business..."

"If it hadn’t had been for the NDA I wouldn’t be where I am today. So, anybody thinking about doing the soft furnishings diploma, or indeed the interior design diploma, do it today..."

"My tutor, Gill, was a key reason that I chose the course at NDA, given her expertise. Communicating with her was great – she was very approachable, supportive and always got back to me promptly...."

"I would recommended studying with the National Design Academy to all people who have a passion for interior design, and those looking to get an Accredited UK Degree in Interior Design....."

“Being 100% honest, without the National Design Academy I wouldn’t have changed career. I get up in the morning and I’m passionate about it and I can’t wait to get new projects...”

“Studying with the NDA cemented the reasons why I decided to inaugurate myself into the study of interior design, giving me the drive and skills to commence my career as an interior designer...”

“I really like design and specifically Retail Design... I was looking at universities from all over the world and actually, the National Design Academy seemed to be the most professional one...”

“The course was great! The VLS is very easy to use and has great resources that helped with my assignments. The tutor support is amazing as well as the admin student support...”

"I had a wonderful experience with the National Design Academy, it changed my career completely and from there I've been able to start my own business..."

"If it hadn’t had been for the NDA I wouldn’t be where I am today. So, anybody thinking about doing the soft furnishings diploma, or indeed the interior design diploma, do it today..."

"I would recommended studying with the National Design Academy to all people who have a passion for interior design, and those looking to get an Accredited UK Degree in Interior Design....."

“Being 100% honest, without the National Design Academy I wouldn’t have changed career. I get up in the morning and I’m passionate about it and I can’t wait to get new projects...”

“Studying with the NDA cemented the reasons why I decided to inaugurate myself into the study of interior design, giving me the drive and skills to commence my career as an interior designer...”

“I really like design and specifically Retail Design... I was looking at universities from all over the world and actually, the National Design Academy seemed to be the most professional one...”

“The course was great! The VLS is very easy to use and has great resources that helped with my assignments. The tutor support is amazing as well as the admin student support...”

NDA Design News

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Professional Interior Design
16th January – 3rd March

9am – 4.30pm UK Time
Monday to Friday (2 weeks)

Professional Interior Design
16th – 27th January

9am – 4.30pm Dubai Time
Monday to Friday (2 weeks)

Professional Interior Design
15th January – 19th March

9am – 4.30pm Dubai Time
10 x consecutive Sundays

Online Open Days

Our regular Open Days are now delivered online, via Zoom and they are the perfect opportunity to get a real feel for the Academy and the courses that are offered.

And Finally...

A message from our founder & Academy Director

" All NDA programmes are industry-led and taught by experienced professionals, providing you with the best preparation for a career in design, and the commercial and entrepreneurial skills to start your own business. I hope you enjoy browsing our website and we look forward to helping you to achieve your goals. Should you have any questions please contact our Admissions Team who will be pleased to help you. "

Questions? Request a Call Back

Our admissions team will be happy to discuss your options.

Design Your Future

Become a Professional Interior Designer

Online & In-Studio Courses

Diplomas, Bachelor's & Master's Degrees

Three Learning Levels

Six Design Subjects

Guaranteed Progression

Fast-Track Your Course
Online via Zoom

Recognised Worldwide & Fully Accredited

Flexible Learning Designed For You

Flexible

Affordable

Online

In-Studio

What Can You Study?

Passionate about Interior Design?

Studying with NDA

What's On?

Online Open Days

In-Studio UK & Dubai

Online (via Zoom)

35,000 Qualified Designers & Counting...

NDA Design News

Professional Interior Design
16th January – 3rd March

Professional Interior Design
16th – 27th January

Professional Interior Design
15th January – 19th March

Online Open Days

And Finally...

Questions? Request a Call Back

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Design Your Future

Become a Professional Interior Designer

Online & In-Studio Courses

Diplomas, Bachelor's & Master's Degrees

Fast-Track Your Course Online via Zoom

Recognised Worldwide & Fully Accredited

Flexible Learning Designed For You

Flexible

Affordable

Online

In-Studio

What Can You Study?

Passionate about Interior Design?

Studying with NDA

What's On?

35,000 Qualified Designers & Counting...

NDA Design News

Online Open Days

And Finally...

Questions? Request a Call Back

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