BA Interior Architecture and Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design is a design studies degree centred on the adaptation, re-use and creative planning of interior environments within existing and new buildings. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year between the second and final year. The first year covers foundational spatial understanding through Manipulating Space, Transforming Space 1, Twentieth Century Design Cultures, and Design Devices. The second year progresses with Transforming Space 2 and Design Communication, alongside optional modules such as Collaborative Practice and Live project. The final year involves advanced study through Design Integration and a Major project.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 120 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 120 UCAS Tariff points / BBB (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 120 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning and Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivale
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 40%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 630 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 55%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Manipulating Space
- Transforming Space 1
- Twentieth Century Design Cultures
- Design Devices
- Transforming Space 2
- Design Communication
- Collaborative Practice
- Live project
- Design Integration
- Major project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.