Important Information

Information For UK Students

Want to know more about course fees and funding, entry requirements or study progression? Please read the important information below to find out more…

NDA is a not for profit organisation offering the lowest fees & scholarships to all students.

Choose your start date & study around work & family commitments at a pace that suits you.

Personal tutors & a dedicated student support team available 9am to 5pm UK Time.

Study flexibly online, via zoom or accelerate your learning in our UK or Dubai studios. 

Pioneers of online education for 35+ years, 35,000+ alumni & students in 100+ countries.

Important Information

NDA is delighted to welcome students from all over the United Kingdom to study our interior design courses. Study online for a fully accredited Professional Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree.  Student Loans and Progression Scholarships are available for all UK Students!

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No Previous Qualifications? No Problem!

Study one of three specialised short courses or start with one of our Professional Diploma courses, there are no entry requirements! Choose from Interior Design, Garden Design or Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making. Successful completion will also up a guaranteed place for you on one of our online degrees.

Government Funding

UK Diploma students pay approximately 50% of the full course fee – the balance is funded by the UK Government’s Adult education budget (AEB).

The NDA is the only design school to be able to offer this funding as our Diplomas are all fully accredited by AIM Qualifications.

Student Loans

All UK students studying part-time diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree courses with NDA are eligible for a UK student loan to cover the entire cost of their tuition fees. Find out more below;

Direct Entry onto a Top-up or Master’s Degree

Direct entry or transfer onto any of our online degree courses is welcome at any level from students who have studied at another institution.

UK Armed Forces

If you are a member of the UK armed forces serving overseas or a member of their family living with them you will pay UK student fees and be eligible for UK student loans. Make sure to include your British Forces Post Office (BFPO) postcode when you apply.

Guaranteed Progression

If you would like to progress to the next learning level and study a bachelor’s degree online you can progress onto any NDA BA (Hons) and then even a Master’s Degree (M.A.) and receive a fee rebate with a generous NDA Progression Scholarship.

Recognised Qualifications

Our Level 3 Professional Diplomas, accredited by AIM Qualifications and regulated by Ofqual, are British Government-approved and globally recognised. The NDA is the World’s leading interior design school, with students in 108+ countries.

With a Level 3 design qualification or an NDA diploma, you can progress to our online interior design degrees, fully accredited by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), ranked in Times’ top 3% of world universities.

Bank Transfer Payments

For students residing in the United Kingdom, when opting to pay in full via Bank Transfer, please use the correct account name, address and bank details listed below.

NDA Foundation

Bank: Lloyds
Sort Code: 30-96-18
Account No: 42807760
BIC Code: LOYDGB21069
IBAN: GB57LOYD30961842807760

Reference: Your Student Number

What is UK Government Funding?

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.