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BA Interior Architecture

University of East London

About this course

BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture, a design studies degree focused on spatial design, material integration, and technical representation for architectural and interior environments. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally take an initial foundation year or undertake a professional placement year. The course begins in Year 0 with foundational modules including Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills, and Architecture and Visual Arts in Practice. Year 1 introduces core spatial design concepts through Design Investigation 1, Design Resolution 1, Material Integration 1, and History and Theory 1. Year 2 builds upon this with more complex spatial projects via Design Investigation 2, Design Resolution 2, Material Integration 2, and Technical Studies and Representation 2. The final year consolidates advanced professional knowledge through Design Investigation 3, Design Resolution 3, Design Integration 3, and Integrated Technology.

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Institution
University of East London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Interior Architecture BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W250
Typical offer
IB 24
Median salary
£23,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

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What students say

Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 81%
  • Organisation and management: 71%
  • Learning resources: 84%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 74%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 4%
  • Left higher education: 18%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Design occupations: 10%
  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 63%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 3%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 60%
  • Foundation course: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 35%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
  • Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
  • Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills
  • Media and Communication Skills
  • Architecture and Visual Arts in Practice
  • Design Investigation 1
  • Design Resolution 1
  • Material Integration 1
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1
  • History and Theory 1
  • Technical Studies and Representation 1
  • Design Investigation 2
  • Design Resolution 2
  • Material Integration 2
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2
  • History and Theory 2
  • Technical Studies and Representation 2
  • Design Investigation 3
  • Design Resolution 3
  • Design Integration 3
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3
  • Integrated Technology
  • Research Through Practice

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Interior Architecture at University of East London earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £30,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Interior Architecture at University of East London do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Architecture at University of East London?

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 Architecture at University of East London?

The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.

Does BA Interior Architecture at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Interior Architecture at University of East London?

74% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.