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Interior Design Environment Architectures (ARB/RIBA Part 1)

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

Access to HE Diploma

P:45

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

MMM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

T Level

Pass (C and above)

UCAS Tariff

96

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Architecture

Interior design and architecture

Explore both the traditional and contemporary practices to become a multidisciplinary master of architecture and interior design. Working in state-of-the-art studios, you'll gain practical design knowledge through project work and learn from experienced academic staff, practising designers and researchers.

During this course you'll develop a range of creative, technical, cognitive and professional skills relevant to employment in design-related built environment professions. This course will encourage you to develop your own approach to the subject and offers opportunities for you to work on individual projects, with smaller tutorial groups, and participate in joint visits and other events. Town study trips, to Europe and further afield have previously been organised each year incorporating the opportunity to use a site in an international context.

With a focus on practical design work, you'll complete a series of projects that include elements of work such as reports or short texts. You'll explore the functional, expressive and social impact of new construction technology and learn how the environment can influence mood and behaviour. You'll also develop an understanding of the interactions between people, activities and places.

Upon graduation, you could find yourself working in architectural and urban consultancy, workplace design, housing research, retail planning or community development. Join us at Ravensbourne and discover your unique approach to interior design and environment architectures.

**Why study this course?**

- ARB/RIBA Part 1 prescribed, allowing you to pursue the journey to becoming a fully qualified architect

- Develop your own professional identity by having access to industry experts

- Work with contemporary technologies in our design studio and workshops

- Create and redefine interior spaces across residential, office, retail, industrial or community environments

- Opportunities to take part in industry events, trips abroad and competitions.

**Career pathways**

Interior architecture graduates often go on to design the rehabilitation and extension of existing buildings, or the creation of new built environments. Students can find themselves working in fields such as: architectural and urban consultancy, workplace design, housing research, retail planning and community development.

**For more information, please visit our website.**

Modules

You'll explore new interior/ architectural design and the re-making of existing spaces, parametric and computer-generated design, architectural and interior history, theory and context, new developments in the reuse of existing buildings design and exploration of interior architecture/design projects around the world. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.

Assessment methods

You will be continually assessed on your values and attitudes, cognitive, intellectual, practical, and professional skills. Knowledge and understanding are evaluated through individual and group presentations, written and reflective work, and design projects in a manner appropriate for each unit. For more information, please visit our website.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,500
per year
International
£16,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Ravensbourne University London

Department:

Ravensbourne

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

53%
Architecture
66%
Interior design and architecture

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Architecture

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
60%
Staff are good at explaining things
83%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
70%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

55%
Library resources
73%
IT resources
65%
Course specific equipment and facilities
35%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

86%
UK students
14%
International students
41%
Male students
59%
Female students
62%
2:1 or above
21%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
C

Design studies

Teaching and learning

79%
Staff make the subject interesting
78%
Staff are good at explaining things
77%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
74%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

63%
Library resources
76%
IT resources
77%
Course specific equipment and facilities
52%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

81%
UK students
19%
International students
35%
Male students
65%
Female students
72%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Architecture

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£20,000
med
Average annual salary
93%
med
Employed or in further education
51%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

25%
Design occupations
22%
Architects, town planners and surveyors
11%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals

Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.

Design studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£19,500
high
Average annual salary
97%
high
Employed or in further education
59%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

33%
Design occupations
19%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Architecture

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£21k

£21k

£24k

£24k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

Design studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£17k

£17k

£22k

£22k

£27k

£27k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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