BA Interior Architecture and Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design is a design degree centred on spatial planning, adaptive reuse, and the creation of buildable interior environments. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad. The first year establishes creative foundations through Design 1, Interpret 1, Practice 1, and Realise 1, introducing students to historical movements, research methods, and spatial design concepts. The second year develops studio practice and technical resolution through Design 2A (IAD), Design 2B (IAD), Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Interpret 2A (IAD), Interpret 2B (IAD), and Realise 2 (IAD), alongside optional study abroad and industry placement opportunities. The final year focuses on advanced professional portfolios and technical communication through Design 3 (IAD), Interpret 3 (IAD), and Realise 3 (IAD).
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC IB: 29 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 25%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 30%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 16%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design 1
- Interpret 1
- Practice 1
- Realise 1
- Design 2A (IAD)
- Design 2B (IAD)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Interpret 2A (IAD)
- Interpret 2B (IAD)
- Realise 2 (IAD)
- Design & Architecture Year in Industry
- Lincoln School of Design and Architecture Semester Study Abroad
- Lincoln School of Design and Architecture Study Abroad Module
- Practice 2 (IAD)
- Practising in the Built Environment 2
- Design 3 (IAD)
- Interpret 3 (IAD)
- Realise 3 (IAD)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Architecture and Design at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Interior Architecture and Design at University of Lincoln do next?
95% 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 University of Lincoln?
97% 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 University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Interior Architecture and Design at University of Lincoln include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Interior Architecture and Design at University of Lincoln?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.