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How To Apply
We appreciate that sometimes you need a helping hand to take the next step in your career. This page is designed to walkthrough the process of applying to study with the National Design Academy.
We appreciate that sometimes you need a helping hand to take the next step in your career.
Applying For Your Course
Select your level of study from the list below to see a step-by-step process for applying for and enrolling onto your chosen course.
Short Course
Diploma Course
Degree Course
Master’s Course
Enrolling onto your chosen Short Course
Enrol onto a Short Course in 3 Easy Steps
Enrol onto a Short Course in 3 easy steps.
1
Create Your NDA Account
Head to our enrolment platform and register your details to create an account.
2
Submit an Application
Apply for your chosen course. There are no entry requirements to study a Short course with us so approval is not required. You will be automatically accepted!
3
Complete Your Enrolment
Once your application is submitted and payment is received, your enrolment will be complete. You will then receive information about how to start your studies.
Enrolling onto your chosen Diploma Course
Enrol onto a Diploma Course in 3 Easy Steps
Enrol onto a Diploma in 3 easy steps.
1
Create Your NDA Account
Head to our enrolment platform and register your details to create an account.
2
Submit an Application
Apply for your chosen course. There are no entry requirements to study a Diploma course with us so approval is not required. You will be automatically accepted!
3
Complete Your Enrolment
Once your application is submitted and payment is received, your enrolment will be complete. You will then receive information about how to start your studies.
Applying for a your chosen Bachelor's Degree Course
Apply for a Degree Course in 5 Easy Steps
Apply for a Bachelor’s Degree in 5 easy steps.
1
Create Your NDA Account
Head to our enrolment platform and register your details to create an account.
2
Apply for one of our Bachelor's Degree Courses
Select ‘Apply for a Course’ and fill in the short application form.
3
Upload Your Supporting Documents
Upload documents or evidence to support your application.
4
Submit Your Application
First check, then submit your application. It will be reviewed by a member of our tutor team.
5
Complete Your Enrolment
If accepted, make payment (or apply for a student loan) to complete your enrolment! From there our team will contact you with details of how to access the VLS and begin your studies!
Note:If you have already successfully completed an NDA diploma or bachelor’s degree, you can enrol straight onto your next level course of choice. During your application, just confirm that you have studied with us before by including your ‘Previous Student Number’.
Warning:Please check that your qualifications and/or experience meet the entry requirements before applying for your chosen course. You will be asked to provide proof in order to complete your enrolment.
Applying for your Master's Degree
Apply for a Master’s Course in 5 Easy Steps
Apply for a Master’s Degree in 5 easy steps.
1
Create Your NDA Account
Head to our enrolment platform and register your details to create an account.
2
Apply for one of our Master's Courses
Select ‘Apply for a Course’ and fill in the short application form.
3
Upload Your Supporting Documents
Upload documents or evidence to support your application.
4
Submit Your Application
First check, then submit your application. It will be reviewed by a member of our tutor team.
5
Complete Your Enrolment
If accepted, make payment (or apply for a student loan) to complete your enrolment! From there our team will contact you with details of how to access the VLS and begin your studies!
Note:If you have already successfully completed an NDA diploma or bachelor’s degree, you can enrol straight onto your next level course of choice. During your application, just confirm that you have studied with us before by including your ‘Previous Student Number’.
Warning:Please check that your qualifications and/or experience meet the entry requirements before applying for your chosen course. You will be asked to provide proof in order to complete your enrolment.
What Our Students Say
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.
Laura Ruddy
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.
Giorgia Lacey-Colley
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!…
Kadambari Uppal
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.
Ashley Dawkins
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.
Denisa Jusic
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…
Rachel Fowler
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.
Azza Refaat
BA(Hons) Interior Design