Diplomas, Bachelor's & Master's degrees.
Study in one of six specialist design subjects.
Completion of each learning level opens access to the next. Progression Scholarships available.
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.
Study around work & family commitments – Flexible Online learning or Fast-Track Online & In-Studio courses
No terms or semesters,
choose your own start date.
Low fees, & scholarships
Government funding & student loans available for UK students.
Study from anywhere in the world,
at your own pace. Or Fast-Track with our Zoom courses.
Fast-track your Diploma.
10 days in-studio + 10 weeks online
Qualify in Just 12 weeks!
Government funding & student loans available for UK students.
Progression scholarships for all NDA UK & International students.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 35 years, with over 35,000 alumni in over 100 countries. We’d love to welcome you to our design community.
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!
Keep up-to-date with the next available Open Day and Course Dates at NDA
We run regular Open Days throughout the year, now delivered online via Zoom. Register now!
Study our Diploma courses in-studio at our Nottingham (UK) or Knowledge Park (Dubai) studios.
Fast-track your Diploma course, or join our Interior Design Software course, all delivered online via Zoom.
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