BA Interior Design Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) Interior Design Architecture is an undergraduate degree focused on spatial design, architectural thinking and responsible material choices. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a foundation year option for applicants without the standard entry qualifications. The first year covers the foundations through Thinking Like a Designer, Interior Stories, Architectural System and Context, and Responsive Interiors. Year 2 builds practical competence with Ergonomics, Interior Design in Industry, Urban Walkway, and Professional Projects and Practice. The final year involves advanced study via Sustainable Interior Futures and Adaptive Reuse, culminating in the Major Project - Research and Major Project - Presentation modules.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Applications from mature students and non-standard applicants may also be considered. Applicants will be required to send an electronic portfolio. Direct entry to year two may be offered to holders of an HND or HNC in an appropriate subject. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Design occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- 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 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 17%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by The Society of British and International Interior Design for the purposes of preparing the student for a career in professional interior design. Students on a SBID accredited course receive free student membership for 3 years leading to a 1 year professional membership post-graduation.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Thinking Like a Designer
- Interior Stories
- Architectural System and Context
- Responsive Interiors
- Ergonomics
- Interior Design in Industry
- Urban Walkway
- Professional Projects and Practice
- Sustainable Interior Futures
- Adaptive Reuse
- Major Project - Research
- Major Project - Presentation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Design Architecture at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 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 Design Architecture at Solent University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Design Architecture at Solent University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Interior Design Architecture at Solent University?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BA Interior Design Architecture at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by The Society of British and International Interior Design for the purposes of preparing the student for a career in professional interior design. Students on a SBID accredited course receive free student membership for 3 years leading to a 1 year professional membership post-graduation.
How many students continue on BA Interior Design Architecture at Solent University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.