How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
- interior design
- art and design
- interior architecture
- spatial design
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could complete a college course, which may help you afterwards with applications for design assistant jobs or university courses. Examples include:
- interior design
- art and design
- T Level in Craft and Design
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Furniture Design Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, which may lead into an interior design assistant role.
Entry requirements
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as an interior design assistant with a company. With further training and qualifications you could become an interior designer.
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the British Institute of Interior Design for professional development and to make contacts in the industry.
Further information
You can get more details about careers and training in interior design from the British Institute of Interior Design and The Society of British and International Interior Design.