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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Interior Architecture

University of Brighton

(3.4)
43 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Interior Architecture course at University of Brighton.

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A level

B,B,B

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£17,250 per year
International£17,250 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W250

Here's what University of Brighton says about its Interior Architecture course.

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

You'll be part of a strong studio community that fosters creativity, cooperation, and progressive attitudes. This environment helps you design with a focus on the health, wellbeing, and productivity of the people we design for.

Top reasons to choose this course

  • We are joint 8th in the UK for art and design courses in the UK and top 100 globally — QS World University Rankings® 2023.

  • Work on real local projects that respond to global challenges.

  • Collaborative studio environment, working with other students from all years of the degree.

  • In-depth feedback of work in progress by professionals from industry throughout your studies.

  • Opportunity to take part in New Designers in London, an event that showcases UK's emerging design talent.

  • Access to specialist workshops, supported by knowledgeable and helpful technicians.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Location

Brighton | Brighton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Interior design and architecture

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Year 1 Design and Skills 1: Fundamentals of Interior Architecture Architecture Criticism 1 Design and Skills 2: Strategies and Processes Technology: Principles

Year 2 Design 3: Design Modes Design 4: Experience and Systems Technology: Strategies Architecture Criticism 2

Optional placement year

Final year Design 5: Design Agency Architecture Criticism 3 Design 6: Experience and Systems Skills 4: Resolution Practices: Future Practice

University of Brighton reviews

(3.4)
Based on 43 reviews from University of Brighton's students and alumni
5 star
14%
4 star
28%
3 star
42%
2 star
12%
1 star
5%
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2nd year student

They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...

(3)

1 year ago

2nd year student

The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.

(3)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...

(3)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Interior Architecture course - or another course in the same subject area.

Design studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

83%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

71%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

79%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

67%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

66%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

67%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

59%

low

How well organised is your course?

57%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

73%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

53%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

70%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

63%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Interior Architecture or another course from the same subject area.

Interior design and architecture
Mode of study
Full-time87%Part-time13%
Gender ratio
Female82%Male17%Other1%
Where students come from
International23%UK77%
Student performance
First year dropout rate15%
Number of students100
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Fine ArtA
Art and DesignA
PsychologyC
Business StudiesC
English LiteratureC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Brighton graduates who took Interior Architecture - or another course in the same subject area.

Design studies

Graduate statistics

62%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

59%

Say it fits with future plans

57%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

19%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

9%

Sales occupations

8%

Design occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Interior Architecture - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£16.8k

First year after graduation

£22.3k

Third year after graduation

£25.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Interior Architecture.

Source: LEO

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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