UCSE Final Degree ShowUniversity Centre South Essex
Overhead flat-lay of a hospitality interior mood board: velvet upholstery samples in emerald green, gold trim, a cocktail lounge sketch, and brass finish chips on a dark surface.

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Final Major Projects from the Class of 2021 — residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors.

About the Course

Interior design is an exciting and rewarding career with a wide range of opportunities across the industry. From year one, students on the BA (Hons) Interior Design programme at University Centre South Essex are introduced to industry-standard CAD software and professional processes. The course emphasises hands-on experience through live projects and work experience placements, preparing graduates for practice in residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

With a maximum of 20 student places per year group, the programme offers a close-knit, supportive studio environment where individual creative development is nurtured.

Student Gallery

Explore the final major projects of our graduating Interior Design students from the Class of 2021.

Overhead flat-lay of a residential interior concept board: fabric swatches in blush pink and charcoal, a floor plan sketch, and paint chips on a light surface.

Wioleta Chiryk

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Overhead flat-lay of a boutique retail interior scheme: terrazzo tile samples, a brass clothing rail detail, soft cream fabric swatches, and a store layout sketch.

Sandra Jachinczyk

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Overhead flat-lay of a commercial office design concept: acoustic panel samples in slate grey, a minimalist desk lamp, a floor plan, and material swatches on a clean desk.

Ronnie Street

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Overhead flat-lay photograph of an interior designer's workspace: rolled architectural drawings, a Pantone swatch book, fabric samples, and a scale ruler on a wooden desk.

Olivia Last

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Overhead flat-lay of a residential kitchen design concept: matte black handle samples, white quartz offcuts, a Pantone swatch, and a cabinet elevation drawing.

Monique Crook

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Overhead flat-lay of interior design samples: fabric swatches, paint chips, a floor plan sketch, and a small scale model on a bright work surface.

Katie Bewsy

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Industry Tools & Skills

Students develop proficiency across a range of professional design software and techniques throughout the programme:

  • Photoshop
  • SketchUp
  • AutoCAD
  • InDesign

The curriculum integrates live project briefs and work experience opportunities, giving students real-world exposure to interior design practice across residential, hospitality, and commercial settings. Graduates leave with a strong portfolio and the technical skills sought by employers in the design industry.

Browse the full Student A–Z directory →

Overhead flat-lay of a hospitality interior mood board: velvet upholstery samples in emerald green, gold trim, a cocktail lounge sketch, and brass finish chips on a dark surface.

Discover More

Explore the full range of Art, Design & Media courses at University Centre South Essex, or view work from students across all disciplines in the VOYAGE 2021 exhibition.

All Courses Student A–Z

The interior design projects on display reflect a thoughtful engagement with how people inhabit and experience built spaces. Students have explored the delicate balance between aesthetics and function, crafting environments that respond to human needs while expressing distinct creative visions. From the warmth of residential settings to the dynamism of commercial interiors, each project demonstrates a command of spatial planning, materiality, and lighting. The work here speaks to a generation of designers ready to shape how we live, work, and connect through the spaces we occupy.