University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Spatial designers creatively shape the environments we live, work, and play in, making them functional, beautiful and sustainable. Our well-established Interior Architecture BA(Hons) course explores a diverse range of disciplines and encourages you to reimagine and experiment with the design of the spaces we live in. Working on live projects, you'll develop flexible problem-solving skills and gain confidence to tackle complex challenges with a critical and creative approach. You'll be part of a strong studio community that fosters creativity, cooperation, and progressive attitudes. This environment helps you design with a focus on the health, wellbeing, and productivity of the people we design for. Top reasons to choose this course
- We are joint 8th in the UK for art and design courses in the UK and top 100 globally — QS World University Rankings® 2023.
- Work on real local projects that respond to global challenges.
- Collaborative studio environment, working with other students from all years of the degree.
- In-depth feedback of work in progress by professionals from industry throughout your studies.
- Opportunity to take part in New Designers in London, an event that showcases UK's emerging design talent.
- Access to specialist workshops, supported by knowledgeable and helpful technicians.
Modules
In Year 1, design studies establishes your individual skills, specialist knowledge and practices. In Year 2 you will broaden and deepen your awareness of the field – this is time for creative experimentation and exploration of new territories. In Year 3 you will have opportunities to apply your skills and spatial design awareness. This final year consolidates your knowledge, enabling you to develop an independent creative voice, and prepare you for entry into professional practice or further research.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W250
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT