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Interior Architecture and Design at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

Course summary

Dynamic, creative and hands-on, the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design course will equip you with all the skills needed to create spaces that are beautiful, functional and sustainable. You'll explore the design and development of internal environments in relation to their architectural composition, considering key factors such as structure and light. You'll develop your identity as a designer through hands-on module content that will teach you key transferable skills and prepare you for a successful graduate career in architectural design, interior decoration or interior design. Best of all, you'll be based in our Grade II* listed Gothic Revival style Arkwright building with access to a studio culture that reflects modern practice. It's an environment that challenges you to work collaboratively, share experiences and experiment with your ideas. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on live design projects, with creative briefs from real clients. Key Features

  • Placement Year | Gain industry experience by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously, students have secured placements with award-winning companies including BDP, Dalziel & Pow, FITCH, Foster + Partners and Tom Dixon Studio.
  • Live Projects | Take part in industry design projects, with creative briefs set by real clients. Students have previously worked with Benoy on exploring possibilities for new retail space, and theatre company Nonsuch on a project to re-imagine their studio space.
  • Guest Lectures | Hear visiting industry experts deliver talks about their work; previous visitors have included Stanton Williams, Hawkins\Brown, Benoy, Checkland Kindleysides, Grid Architects and the National Trust.
  • Exhibitions and Shows | Exhibit your work at our final year Degree Show, our annual Architecture Exchange event and external graduate shows, all attended by industry experts and prospective employers.
Key Statistics
  • Top 1 Ranking | NTU is 1st for the number of UG students studying Architecture, building and planning (HESA, 2021/22).
  • Top 2 Ranking | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).
  • Top 6 Ranking | NTU is ranked joint 6th in the UK for Architecture Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024).

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Design Studio, Interior Architecture in Context, Professional Studies & Design Communication, Technical Studies, and Research Project. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/architecture-design-and-the-built-environment/ug/ba-hons-interior-architecture-and-design

Assessment method

You'll be assessed via coursework, consisting of individual projects, presentations, and a portfolio. Year One Coursework 100% Year Two Coursework 100% Year Three Coursework 100%

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Designers, Chartered Society of

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
K1W2
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2024 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Interior Architecture and Design at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS