The Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons) at the University of Dundee empowers you to shape the spaces we inhabit, addressing critical issues like adaptive reuse and sustainable design. You will explore how interior and environmental design can foster social change and create meaningful interactions within diverse contexts. This undergraduate degree is ideal for creative thinkers who are passionate about transforming environments, developing a deep understanding of spatial design, drawing, and digital fabrication. You will build a strong foundation in design thinking and problem-solving, preparing you for a dynamic career in the built environment sector.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over four years, offering a progressive journey through design principles and practice. You will engage with core modules such as 'Change by Design' and 'Interiors & Interactions', alongside opportunities to explore specialist areas through optional modules like 'Critical Making: Materials & Fabrication' or 'Design for Narrative Environments'. Your final year culminates in a significant Personal Honours Project, allowing you to delve deeply into a research area. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready to pursue roles in interior architecture, exhibition design, sustainable design consultancy, and beyond.