Course Details

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

This Interior Architecture and Design degree is designed for students who want to develop a specialist way of thinking about how we occupy complex interior spaces. The course explores how interior elements

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Start Date

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Duration

3 years

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£9,790 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time, Part-time

Fee information

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. Part-time study is charged at £2,445 per 30-credit module. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Structure

Course Structure

Year 1

Critical & Contextual Studies 1 (Interiors)
30 credits

CP4015

Design Principles for Interiors
30 credits

DN4009

Interior Design Communication and Techniques
30 credits

DN4018

Spatial Design
30 credits

DN4019

Year 2

Critical & Contextual Studies 2 (Interiors)
30 credits

CP5015

Design Details
30 credits

DN5004

Human Scale
30 credits

DN5002

Interior Design Practices and Techniques
30 credits

DN5022

Year 3

Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Interiors)
30 credits

CP6015

Integrated Design Practice
30 credits

DN6029

Major Project Realisation: Interior Architecture and Design
30 credits

DN6017

Project Design and Development for Interiors
30 credits

DN6020

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

A minimum of grades BBC in three A levels from relevant subject areas in the arts, humanities and social sciences (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National Diploma in an art related subject with DDM and at least five merits in the final year).

English Language Requirements

GCSE: Grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent).

Portfolio Requirements

A portfolio of work is required as part of your application, and you may be asked to attend an interview.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What career options are available for me after completing Interior Architecture and Design from London Metropolitan University?

Graduates have been employed by design companies including Brinkworth, Casson Mann, Claudio Silvestrin, Conran Design Group and Softroom. Others have chosen to continue to study architecture or design at postgraduate level.

How is this course assessed?

You will be assessed via your portfolio presentations, illustrated documents, a dissertation, essays, seminar papers and tests.

Does London Metropolitan University provide employability services?

The institution provides endless support throughout your studies, helping or guiding you towards the help you need.

Does London Metropolitan University offer placements and/or internships?

Every student on the interiors courses has the opportunity of a work placement at a leading London design practice.

What makes Interior Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University different from similar courses?

The course is ranked second in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and scored 100% for teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback in the NSS 2025.

Will Interior Architecture and Design help build practical skills?

The course helps you develop specialist skills in observational and spatial drawing, computer drawing, model making and technological and material investigations.

What will the learning experience look like on Interior Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University?

The learning experience includes studio projects, study trips, practice visits, design workshops and weekly lectures by designers and architects.

What should a prospective student know before applying to Interior Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University?

Prospective students should be prepared to submit a portfolio of work as part of their application and may be asked to attend an interview to demonstrate their interest and aptitude for the field.

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