Become a Professional Interior Designer in 3 Simple Steps – Without A-Levels

Sep 16, 2021

Start your career as a professional interior designer today in 3 simple steps!

Do you love design and want to use your talents to become a professional interior designer? Well, now you can with the Online College of Art and Design. We work with students all over the country, helping them to achieve their career goals in three simple steps.


If you don’t have A-Levels but still want to become an interior designer then read on to find out how our courses can get you there. 


What is the Online College of Art & Design


The OCAD is a college that offers online, remote access to students from across the UK, helping them to achieve their goals. We’ve been in business since 2002 and have helped countless numbers of people get the foundation they need to be able to head off to university without A-Levels.


Our team is made up of art and design experts who offer robust teaching and support, meaning that you can be confident that you are in safe hands. All our courses are Ofqual regulated and our team is always on hand to provide you with the advice and support you need to succeed. 


What Does an Interior Designer Do?


Being an interior designer is a varied and exciting profession, giving you the opportunity to work in a myriad of destinations for a wide variety of clients. Your role will require you to think about the functionality of a space as well as creating designs that are beautiful and inspiring as well as safe.


You will need to be good with people and able to realise their interior goals by creating design concepts and proposals as well as choosing appropriate materials and furnishings. You will also need to know how to negotiate and set fees for each project you undertake


Three Simple Steps to Get You to a Career in Interior Design


If you are ready to take the steps needed to become an interior designer then we are here for you! Take a look at what you need to do:


  1. You first need to enrol on our Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Interior Design – we will help you to complete the course in less than 12 months.
  2. Next, you'll then need to apply and enrol on the university course that offers what you are looking for.
  3. When your university course is complete, you are then ready to begin your career as an interior designer.


Sounds simple? It really is! At the OCAD we work hard to help all of our students see the potential they have and how to use it to achieve the career goals they are aiming for.



Sign Up Today!


When you are ready to take the first step and enrol on the Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Interior Design then we would love to hear from you. Simply submit your application now or get in touch to find out more – when you choose us, you can be sure that we will work hard to get you where you want to go!


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