BA (Hons) Interior Architecture at University of Brighton

Programme overview

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 the confidence to tackle complex challenges with a critical and creative approach.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering | Department: Architecture and Design | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year equips you with essential design and communication skills. You’ll learn architectural drawing, making, and professional CAD software. You’ll explore sustainable systems, materials, structures and physics of the built environment, enabling you to create innovative responses to live projects. An introduction to the Interior Architecture course, during this module you will learn the fundamentals of working with existing sites and how to design in response to them. By undertaking mini design projects you will explore how spatial design interventions have the power to transform the existing. Modules include Design and Skills 1: Fundamentals of Interior Architecture, Architecture Criticism/Design Criticism 1: Histories & Theories, Design and Skills 2: Strategies and Processes, Technology: Principles, Design 3: Design Modes, Technology: Strategies, Design 4: Experience and Systems, Architecture Criticism 2, Design 5: Design Agency, Architecture Criticism 3.

Career pathways

An Interior Architecture BA(Hons) degree at Brighton prepares you for careers in spatial design and related creative industries, developing the design, technical and professional skills needed to create functional, accessible, visually engaging and sustainable interior environments. Some graduates continue their studies to further develop their specialist knowledge and advance their careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your portfolio. Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course. Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities. A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design diploma preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. Foundation degree/HND May enable you to start the course in year 3. Related subjects or practical or professional experience required. Apolytirion 19 overall (including a 15 in mathematics). Our architecture and design integrated foundation year provides an extra year of study at foundation level if you do not have the academic qualifications or experience needed for entry to this course. English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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