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Interior Design Environment Architectures (ARB/RIBA Part 1) at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS

Course summary

Explore both the traditional and contemporary practices to become a multidisciplinary master of architecture and interior design. Working in state-of-the-art studios, you'll gain practical design knowledge through project work and learn from experienced academic staff, practising designers and researchers. During this course you'll develop a range of creative, technical, cognitive and professional skills relevant to employment in design-related built environment professions. This course will encourage you to develop your own approach to the subject and offers opportunities for you to work on individual projects, with smaller tutorial groups, and participate in joint visits and other events. Town study trips, to Europe and further afield have previously been organised each year incorporating the opportunity to use a site in an international context. With a focus on practical design work, you'll complete a series of projects that include elements of work such as reports or short texts. You'll explore the functional, expressive and social impact of new construction technology and learn how the environment can influence mood and behaviour. You'll also develop an understanding of the interactions between people, activities and places. Upon graduation, you could find yourself working in architectural and urban consultancy, workplace design, housing research, retail planning or community development. Join us at Ravensbourne and discover your unique approach to interior design and environment architectures. Why study this course?

  • ARB/RIBA Part 1 prescribed, allowing you to pursue the journey to becoming a fully qualified architect
  • Develop your own professional identity by having access to industry experts
  • Work with contemporary technologies in our design studio and workshops
  • Create and redefine interior spaces across residential, office, retail, industrial or community environments
  • Opportunities to take part in industry events, trips abroad and competitions.
Career pathways Interior architecture graduates often go on to design the rehabilitation and extension of existing buildings, or the creation of new built environments. Students can find themselves working in fields such as: architectural and urban consultancy, workplace design, housing research, retail planning and community development. For more information, please visit our website.

Modules

You'll explore new interior/ architectural design and the re-making of existing spaces, parametric and computer-generated design, architectural and interior history, theory and context, new developments in the reuse of existing buildings design and exploration of interior architecture/design projects around the world. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.

Assessment method

You will be continually assessed on your values and attitudes, cognitive, intellectual, practical, and professional skills. Knowledge and understanding are evaluated through individual and group presentations, written and reflective work, and design projects in a manner appropriate for each unit. For more information, please visit our website.

Professional bodies

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

  • Architects Registration Board
  • Architects Royal Institute of British

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W250
Institution code:
R06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

At Ravensbourne we take a transparent approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. This doesn't mean our standards are lower, in fact the average UCAS tariff of our students is higher than some other universities in London, so you'll be joining a diverse community of creatives. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes in the summer, but we place more importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Please see our website for advice on how to prepare your portfolio and sketchbook or showreel : - https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/your-interview-and-portfolio/

Interview

You will be invited to a friendly online interview which you must pass in order to successfully gain entry to this programme.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest.
TOEFL (iBT)72TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17
PTE Academic42PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component.

Please view our website for full English Language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Ravensbourne English Language Requirements

https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/how-apply/english-language-requirements


Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £16500 Year 1
International £16500 Year 1

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

*All fees shown are proposed for 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.
Interior Design Environment Architectures (ARB/RIBA Part 1) at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS