Best Design Universities In Nottingham Near Me

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The National Design Academy is the only institution to offer truly flexible, online interior design courses that are nationally and internationally recognised.

All our Professional Diploma courses are awarded by AIM Qualifications, an Ofqual approved National Awarding Organisation providing Ofqual Level 3 accreditation.

All our online Degrees are fully accredited and awarded by our academic partner De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), ranked in Times’ top 3% of world universities.

Study around work & family commitments – Flexible Online learning or Fast-Track Online & In-Studio courses

Choose the design subject and level that’s right for you…


View each of our courses below or download our full course guides for more information.


With no entry requirements, our Diploma courses are suitable for beginners. You’ll learn everything you need to start your own business or embark on a new career in this exciting industry, and you can study either online or in-studio.

Our Degree courses are studied flexibly online (full or part-time to fit in around your work and family life) and are awarded by one of the UK’s top Universities – De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

So are we. That’s why we love to help anyone who shares our passion to achieve an accredited qualification in interior design, garden & landscaping design or a range of other design subjects.

We can help you to become a professional interior designer and make a living out of what you love or to add a professional finish to your own projects. You can even go on to study a degree online with NDA.

At the National Design Academy we’ve been teaching interior design for over 35 years, with over 35,000 alumni in over 100 countries. We’d love to welcome you to our design community.

The Virtual Learning Studio (VLS) is our exclusive, online platform that replaces the usual lectures given in Colleges and Universities. This provides links to other online resources and contains a range of interactive material including videos, images, quizzes and lectures.

Students can rewind and re-watch until they are sure they have understood. No frantic note taking and no missing an important lecture! Study when and where it suits you!

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We’re thrilled to have been named University of the Year at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023, demonstrating our commitment to offering a student experience like no other.

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University Park is The University of Nottingham’s largest campus at 300 acres. Part of the University since 1929, the campus is widely regarded as one of the largest and most attractive in the country.

Set in extensive greenery and around a lake, University Park is the focus of life for students, staff and visitors. Conveniently located only two miles from the city centre, the campus contains:

The hub of student life is the Portland Building, which houses the Students' Union, the Student Support Centre, as well as shops, banks, bars and restaurants.

The local community are welcome to enjoy the walks, parks and gardens in the University’s landscaped settings which feature:

The Millennium Garden - a quiet, reflective place in which to escape the hustle and bustle of campus life