University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Interior architecture designers are experts in creating experimental, imaginative and stimulating spatial environments. On this course, you learn how to design spaces that are individual and experiential while offering ergonomic and environmentally sound functionality. You discover the latest innovations used to solve contemporary design problems, and broaden your understanding of building, structure and fabric construction, enabling you to take a design from initial research through to detail design and specification. Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.
- Equipment includes 2D and 3D computer-aided design; digital image creation and manipulation; video production and editing.
- Alongside developing your analogue skills, such as sketching, orthographic hand drawing and 3D model-making, industry-replicating software includes Adobe Creative suite, AutoCAD, Vectorworks and SketchUp.
- Work on live projects and unique proposals for a range of environments from bars, restaurants and theatres to workplaces, retail spaces and exhibitions.
- Work the way you would in the creative industry, collaborating in teams across disciplines, in a studio environment.
- Learn to analyse and utilise real sites, and design projects in collaboration with companies such as Caravane Ltd in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, and PSLab Lighting in Bermondsey.
- Final year students work on a large, spatial design project within a live site, with reference to construction, building regulations, specification and BREEAM considerations.
- Attend weekly World of Work guest talks with students from other courses and begin to establish a deep understanding of the creative industries.
- As part of your developing professional practice unit, attend a weekly presentation by practitioners from the field of interior architecture and design, such as Pradumn Pamidighantam (Barr Gazetas Architects), Paula Murray (Supertonic), and Stuart Newman (Network Career Consultants).
- Experience industry-relevant field trips such as the Surface Design Show, Building Centre, Material Lab, Roca Gallery and Chelsea Harbour Design Centre.
- Take up the opportunity to join an international study trip, a great chance to get to know students from all courses and see amazing art, design and culture in real life. Previous visits have been to Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Context and Ideas
- Introducing Studio Practice
- Spatial Design: Exploring Materials and Methods
- Thinking Through Making
- Collaborative Enterprise
- Context and Meaning
- Developing Professional Practice
- Spatial Design: Developing Materials and Methods
- Creative Futures
- Critical and Creative Contexts
- Final Major Project: Interior Architecture
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- K120
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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 |
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
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU