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BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture with Foundation Year

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Finding imaginative and sustainable uses for buildings in our space-constrained cities, is a key challenge for interior architects and designers. Become part of the solution to this vital urban challenge with our unique Interior Architecture degree.This foundation year pathway is designed to help you build a strong foundation of knowledge in key design and built environment principles so you're ready to progress and succeed on the full BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture degree.

This pathway is an excellent route if you want to study the full honours degree, but don't meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to the full honours degree where you'll join a vibrant multidisciplinary community, learning alongside architects, architectural design technologists, building surveyors, construction managers and quantity surveyors.

Throughout the course, you'll develop your professional skills to ensure that you are working to the standards recognised by interior architecture/design professional bodies. With our industry-focused learning approach, you’ll visit local projects and receive live industry briefs that enhance your real-world knowledge and understanding.

You will:

  • Develop competence in essential areas of built environment professional practice

  • Build technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, ready to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Interior Architecture degree

  • Gain hands-on experience using built environment-focused IT equipment and software

  • Build your confidence by strengthening team working, communication and study skills

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points

A-Level

64 UCAS points, typically two grade Cs

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Introduction to Built Environment Professional Practice

  • Introduction to Design Practice

  • Introduction to Building Science

  • Introduction to Digital Built Environment

  • IT and Study Skills

  • Professional Practice Project

2 Year 1
  • Interior Architecture Design Studio 1A

  • Design Representation and Modelling

  • Construction Technology in Architecture 1

  • History and Theory of Architecture 1

  • Interior Architecture Design Studio 1B

  • Construction Technology in Architecture 2

3 Year 2
  • Interior Architecture Design Studio 2A

  • Principles of Sustainable Built Environments

  • History and Theory of Architecture 2

  • Design Studio 2B: Performance Modelling and Integrated Design

  • Construction Technology in Architecture 3

  • Multi-Disciplinary Design Project

4 Year 3
  • Interior Architecture Design Studio 3A

  • Re-creating the City - Re-use and Regeneration

  • Practice Management and Law

  • Interior Architecture Design Studio 3B

  • Ideas and Issues in Interior Architecture

  • Design Research Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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