Established for over 35 years, NDA are the pioneers of delivering online interior design courses. We are passionate about providing education that is flexible enough to fit the needs of today’s world.
NDA has been established for over 35 years, we are the pioneers of delivering online interior design courses.
Short Courses, Professional Diplomas, Bachelor's & Master's degrees available
Study flexibly online, fast-track (via zoom) or in our UK or Dubai design studios
Completion of each 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.
Study at your own pace around work & family commitments – Flexible Online learning or Fast-Track via Zoom & In-Studio courses. Earn while you learn with the National Design Academy!
No term times or semesters. Study at your own pace. Choose your start date.
Low fees, UK student loans & progression scholarships available.
Study on any device from anywhere in the world. Fast-track with our Zoom courses.
Learn alongside like-minded design enthusiasts in our UK or Dubai studios.
Choose your learning level, preferred design subject and study option. Not sure what’s the right course for you? Contact our support team, they’ll be happy to help!
So are we. That’s why we love to help anyone who shares our passion to achieve an accredited qualification in interior design, garden & exterior 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 courses 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!
With the course being online, it was really convenient, as I could fit the course around my children and family life…. My tutor was Simone. The support was wonderful, and she was always super helpful.
Last year, I set up my own online furniture shop and this year I have started an interior design service in and around Norfolk.
Professional Interior Design
My favourite course module has definitely been Module 04: Cultural Contexts in Interior Design. I find this fascinating, especially since I often design for heritage clients.
The flexibility of the program, coupled with its excellent reviews, made it the perfect choice. I’m really pleased with the decision, as it has significantly enhanced my design expertise.
MA Interior Design
I actually did the in-studio diploma course in Dubai, but navigating around the VLS upon completion of tasks was easy. Deadlines were good in order to keep me on my toes. My tutor was fun, intuitive and friendly. Just the way a teacher should be!…
Professional Interior Design
Online learning wasn’t something new to me; I enjoyed it and it was ideal for my needs of working during the day and studying in the evenings and on the weekends.
The VLS was simple to navigate and easy to find anything you wanted.
Professional Interior Design
The course has been brilliant throughout. Being able to study online and having that flexibility is what made me decide to apply with NDA.
The VLS platform is very straightforward to use and has a lot of resources and guidance tools to help the learning process. It’s a great system to have.
MA Interior Design
I wanted to study the subject at a professional level. I found the NDA which enabled me to carry on working whilst still studying.
I enjoyed the diploma course so much, I decided to use the NDA’s Progression Scholarship to move onto the BA (Hons) Degree…
BA(Hons) Interior Design
Studying with NDA was a great experience. I really enjoyed the course. It was extremely beneficial, helpful and informative. I gained so much confidence after each module.
It was my first time to learn online and at first I was worried how to communicate with my tutors and friends, but I was really surprised how I was really supported by my tutors.
BA(Hons) Interior Design
Our regular Open Days are delivered online, via Zoom. Join our design tutors and other prospective students from all over the world! Our online open days are the perfect opportunity to get a real feel for the Academy and the online interior design courses that are offered. Register now to book your place on our next open day.
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UK students pay approximately 50% of the full course fee – the balance is funded by the UK Government’s Adult education budget (AEB).
The National Design Academy is the only design school to be able to offer this funding as our Diplomas are all fully accredited by AIM Qualifications.