Design - London

The course is organised into two Terms:

• Fall (October – January): 12 weeks + 1 week of intensive workshops
• Spring (February – May): 12 weeks

An alternative intake (second entry point) is possible at Level 3 (Foundation) and at Level 4 (BA First Year) according to this calendar:

• Spring (January – April): 12 weeks + 1 week of intensive workshops
• Summer (April – July): 12 weeks

Teaching and learning activities during each Term require mandatory attendance. Each Term is followed by an assessment period and a break from academic activities.

The BA (Hons) Design is worth 360 UK credits (180 ECTS), with 120 credits per year of study and 60 credits for each Term. Each credit represents approximately 10 notional hours of study, divided between direct learning activities (lead events, seminars, supervised studio work) and self-guided learning.

All modules in Year 1 and Year 2 are worth 10 credits. Some modules at Level 3, related to the Final Project, are worth 20 credits.

Degree classification is based on a weighted average of grades awarded in Year 2 (30%) and Year 3 (70%).

All modules are mandatory. Elective subjects are not provided, with the only exception of the Interdisciplinary Workshops: you may choose a project topic among a range of different possibilities.

Classes take place from Monday to Friday, typically between 09:00 and 19:00.

Students with significant external commitments (employment, family care) are encouraged to discuss their circumstances with the Admissions team before applying.

The BA (Hons) Design schedules approximately 18–20 class contact hours per week at every level, although contact teaching hours may fluctuate from week to week. Practical activities and supervised studio work increase progressively from Year 0 to Year 3.

Through teaching and learning "by doing", we intend to provide you with that "artistic intelligence" — a combination of different forms of intelligence and a key asset for your future design-oriented career in the creative industry. These teaching methods may include:

• Lead events
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Project development and rework
• Studio work — different activities performed in classrooms (brainstorming sessions, co-design sessions, autonomous work)
• Workshops — different activities performed in laboratories (tutorials, practical sessions on crafting tools and machinery, autonomous work)
• Performances
• Online asynchronous learning
• Self-directed learning

The learning experience may also include site visits, field explorations and excursions. All teaching and learning experiences are meant to be inclusive, respectful of differences among people, and conducive to safe environments of self-expression.

• Studio sessions and workshops: max 28 students
• Lectures and seminars: max 40 students

Each credit represents 10 notional hours of study, divided between direct learning activities and self-guided learning (research, reading, sourcing, project development, lab activity). As a full-time student, you should expect to commit approximately 1,200 hours per year in total.

Direct learning activities represent approximately 40% of notional hours and self-guided learning approximately 60%.

The table below shows the indicative weighting (%) of each assessment type across Levels 3 to 6 for the BA (Hons) Design.

Figures are indicative and may be subject to review in line with Regent's University London academic regulations.

Alongside formal graded assessments, the courses include regular formative assessment opportunities. Formative assessments are practice activities — such as mid-module critiques, draft submissions and peer review sessions — designed to help students develop their work and receive tutor feedback before final submission.

Formative assessment does not count towards module marks or degree classification. Each module typically includes at least one formative assessment opportunity.

NABA London aims to provide your grade and feedback no more than three working weeks following the submission deadline. Feedback is intended to support your learning and progression — you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor during office hours or at your scheduled tutorial.

To progress from one year of study to the next, students must pass all compulsory modules at the required level. The minimum pass mark for each module is in line with Regent's University London academic regulations.

Students who do not achieve a pass mark will normally be given a further resit opportunity; resit outcomes are capped at the pass mark. The maximum number of permitted assessment attempts for any module is three: a first attempt, a capped resit attempt (if the first attempt was a fail) and a capped retake with attendance (if the resit attempt was a fail).

Full progression regulations: regents.ac.uk/policies

In certain circumstances, a fail mark in one module may be offset — or "condoned" — allowing a student to progress without a retake. A condoned pass is recorded on your transcript.

Condonement is not automatic and is subject to the academic regulations of Regent's University London. Not all modules are eligible for condonement.

Full details: regents.ac.uk/policies

Applicants must demonstrate English language ability equivalent to CEFR B2:

• Integrated Foundation Year: IELTS UKVI (Academic) — overall 5.5, with 5.5 in each component, or another recognised qualification at an equivalent level.
• BA (Hons): IELTS Academic — overall 6.0, with no component below 5.5, or another recognised qualification at an equivalent level.

Contact the Admissions team for guidance on equivalencies.

Applicants with some experience of higher education can enter one of our BA (Hons) courses. You can find our Admissions Policy on the regulatory documentation page.

NABA reviews tuition fee levels annually and reserves the right to increase fees for academic years subsequent to the first year of entry by inflation (RPI excluding mortgage interest payments) and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy (which may exceed the rate of inflation).

If NABA intends to exercise this right, it will notify students in writing by the end of June in the academic year before. If such changes negatively impact a student, they may request to change course or withdraw from the programme and will be entitled to a refund in accordance with our Refund Policy on the regulatory documentation page.

NABA London's annual tuition fee covers teaching, academic support, assessment and access to facilities.

Depending on your course, you may incur additional costs not included in the tuition fee, such as materials, specialist equipment, software and optional study trips. Additional costs may vary depending on individual project choices. Indicative information is provided in the Course and Module specifications.

NABA London does not own its own student accommodation. Instead, we provide guidance on accommodation options to support you in arranging your housing. The cost of living in London varies depending on lifestyle and accommodation choice.

As a guide, students typically budget between £1,350 and £1,800 per month to cover living costs such as accommodation, food, transport and personal expenses.

For students requiring a visa, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) currently requires students to show they have £1,529 per month for living costs in London, for up to 9 months. As this figure may be updated, applicants should refer to the UKVI website for the most current requirements.

The BA (Hons) Design at NABA London is not currently eligible for funding through Student Finance England. UK applicants should ensure they have appropriate funding in place before enrolment. Information on scholarships and any available fee reductions is provided on our website.