Course Overview

This course is new for the entry year 2023

Interior Architecture is the creative discipline that focuses on the re-use, adaption and spatial manipulation of existing buildings. Practitioners are always conscious of place, place responsiveness and community needs. Understanding a building's social and environmental impact is central to the practice of Interior Architecture.

With a firm focus on re-use and refurbishment, this studio-based Interior Architecture degree will prepare you to meet real-world, future-focused challenges in readiness for a successful career in this relevant field. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to assess the potential of existing buildings and plan intelligent and innovative solutions.  

You will:

• Experiment with creativity, examining its role in re-thinking the interior and developing a personal design philosophy

• Explore the materiality of interior spaces through technical design, workshop practice and a material library

• Consider the environmental ethics, alongside the social and psychological aspects, of design solutions

• Learn to draw, model, simulate, test, communicate and pitch your design proposals

• Develop project and design management skills as you collaborate with peers on live, industry-led projects or work with industry partners

• Work in dedicated design studios with access to professional equipment, workshops and support from specialist staff

• Have the option of a placement year in professional practice

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or perform, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.  

Course route Entry requirements

BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree

with placement year 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. 

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. 

  If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition, we accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.