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BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design (Top-up) at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a top-up version of our Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London. Interior architecture and design is a distinct, rigorous practice that requires a specialist way of thinking about how we occupy complex interior spaces.

Faculty: School of Art, Architecture and Design  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Interiors), Integrated Design Practice, Major Project Realisation: Interior Architecture and Design, Project Design and Development for Interiors.

Career pathways

The collaborative nature of this course prepares you to work with confidence as a specialist in design or architectural practice where interacting with other professionals and construction industry processes requires a range of skills and experience beyond the purely creative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have one of the following: 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject. 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution; a portfolio interview; You must pass a portfolio interview where you'll be required to demonstrate an interest in, aptitude for and knowledge of the field of architecture. If it is not possible to attend the interview, you'll be required to submit a portfolio of work by email. Please be aware that digital portfolios cannot be viewed at the interview. Portfolios and interviews; Your portfolio should be selective, but have enough work to show a range of your interests and talents. We are interested in seeing how you develop a project from beginning to end, not only finished work. If you cannot bring certain pieces of your work to your portfolio interview, please take photographs and include them. Physical portfolio; If you are coming in person to your interview we strongly suggest bringing a physical portfolio of work. Things to bring: Sketchbooks– we love to see your sketchbooks with ideas and notes, even if they are messy. Examples of the development of a project from start to finish and the final outcome. Some work that you are really proud of and want to talk about.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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