South Quay Building
189 Marsh Wall, 1st Floor
Canary Wharf
London E14 9SH
For answers to our most commonly asked questions, read our FAQs.
View the FAQsWe offer our course in over 20 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsThe course is designed to be self-paced. Normally, you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
You can contact your tutor at any time through our secure student site, which you will gain access to once you enrol. Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about the course.
No. The courses are completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace.
No. The course is designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in interior design.
Our course is compatible with both PC and Mac devices, and basic computer knowledge is required. You will need:
- Microsoft Office with Excel, PowerPoint and Word (or similar software)
- Internet access
- Printer
- Scanner or digital camera
As the course is provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where it suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
We recommend students source the following items. These are completely optional:
Scale ruler / Standard ruler / Lead pencil / Eraser / Fine liner black pen 0.5mm / Blank paper to draw on or a visual diary / Tape measure
If you need more time, you can purchase one of our affordable extensions. We currently offer 3, 6 and 12 month extensions. Alternatively, you can purchase an Advanced Module, which will come with a 6 month extension.
Yes. We have a dedicated student Facebook group with over 20k active members. This group allows you to connect with other like-minded designers where you can discuss your assignments, the course and all things design.
No. When you purchase our course, the Advanced Modules will not be included. Our Advanced Modules are short courses and are optional for those who wish to further their studies. They will be available to purchase for students who are enrolled in our course and have completed the first two modules. They are comprised of one module and one assignment and you are mentored by a specialist in the topic selected.
No. Unfortunately, we do not offer our Advanced Modules to the public. Only students enrolled in our course can purchase them.
The Darren Palmer Masterseries is essentially a set of videos hosted by renowned designer and TV personality Darren Palmer, that accompany our course. When you are studying our course materials, we recommend that you also watch the videos by Darren, to gain more knowledge. These videos can be purchased when you join, or at any time during the course.
Our courses are delivered online and all information is provided digitally. As soon as you enrol, you will gain access to our online student site. You can download the course materials as you proceed through each module. As the modules are provided in PDF format you can keep them for future reference and print if you wish. The only time we mail something out is when you successfully graduate our course.
Our course does not include any CAD software. We do, however, teach AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and SketchUp through our Advanced Modules. These can be purchased as you progress through the course.
Katrina Lewis
18-Apr-2021
I am currently undertaking the diploma…
I am currently undertaking the diploma in interior design. The courses are well round and provide a great breadth of...
Jo
15-Apr-2021
Great course- module structure
Great course- module structure, content, accessibility, cost and support available. Loved every minute.
Roberta
13-Apr-2021
A brilliant, detailed interior design course
A brilliant, detailed course, exactly what I was looking for. Tutor feedback is helpful & always fast. The Facebook group...
Helena S
12-Apr-2021
It was a great experience
It was a great experience to study with The Interior Design Institute, the tutor was always available for any questions...
Julie Crane
12-Apr-2021
Fantastic Course
This course is fantastic you learn so much
Karen Day
11-Apr-2021
I am half way through this course and…
I am half way through this course and loving it. It is challenging and very informative. I am learning so...
Sue C
10-Apr-2021
I love this course - highly recommend!
I am loving this course. It is so interesting, relevant and practical. I can do it at my own speed...
Aanuoluwa
07-Apr-2021
Exceptional course and team!
Exceptional course, Superb Tutor and Excellent team! This course helped to build my confidence in making right design decisions and seek...
Grace Ella Harrison
06-Apr-2021
This course gave me the opportunity to…
This course gave me the opportunity to change my career path and do something I love! I have enjoyed every...
Sophie
06-Apr-2021
Would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in interior design
This course is absolutely brilliant! I am now half way through and I have already learned so much about what...
Silvia Petagna
06-Apr-2021
I'm in love with this course
It is an amazing course. My tutor is very helpful and enriches the course with suggestions and biographies. I'm enjoying...
Lorraine
06-Apr-2021
This course has been so enjoyable
This course has been so enjoyable, I have so learned so much. The weekly payment plan worked very well for...
Donisa Cristina
04-Apr-2021
Excellent price-quality ratio
Because I am already working in this field, I can tell you that the price of this course is amortized...
David
01-Apr-2021
Amazing experience
This has been the most awsome experience I had on a interior design degree. Tutors are amazing and the modules are...
Carla Wilson
01-Apr-2021
Great course content
Great course content with an easy to follow format and challenging course modules