BA (Honours) Interior Architecture and Design

Course summary

Gain a global understanding of the world of interior architecture and design – becoming an Interior Designer who designs and creates spatial environments of the future.

How you learn

Based in our bespoke studios, workshops, and digital spaces, you’ll become part of a dynamic and collaborative learning community. Together, you’ll undertake creative adventures, explore possibilities, and challenge conventions.

Through our teaching, we unfold your potential to contribute as a creative thinker and doer and apply your knowledge to art practice, culture, society, and life systems. Your learning will be informed by experts in contemporary interior design, architecture and engineering – a versatile approach that provides a detailed understanding of the technical requirements you can apply in a variety of settings.

You learn through:

• Studio practice
• Workshops
• Technical demonstrations
• Group work and collaboration
• Reviews
• Lectures
• Guest talks
• External visits and field trips

We take a holistic and person-centred approach to assessment to support your creative growth while respecting the diverse ways people learn.

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Interior Principles: Space, Form + Architecture
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module will introduce you to: Interior Architecture and Design and the principles and strategies concerned with transforming existing buildings into new uses.
• Interior Strategies: People + Place
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This is the level 4 work experience module and will enable you to work on an Applied Project.
• Future Now: Collaboration In Action
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: This project-based module will facilitate you to collaborate with others to tackle sustainable development challenges creatively.
• Interior Context: Eat + Sleep
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module will develop: Knowledge and understanding of the design, planning and organisation of interior spaces used for hospitality and leisure.
• Interior Practice: Work + Play
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This is the level 5 work experience module and will enable you to work on an immersive Enhanced Applied Project alongside external stakeholders.
• Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
  • Credits: -
  • Assessment:
  • Module aim: The aim of this module is to enhance students’ professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s).
• Interior Exterior: Cultural Context
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module will develop: Knowledge and understanding of the design and organisation of architectural spaces used for arts and culture developed through contextual and cultural research.
• Interior Futures: Professional Pathways
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This is the level 6 work experience module and will enable you to work on a Consultancy, Employer Led Scholarly Research project.

Elective modules

• Study Abroad - Creative Industries
  • Credits: 60
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module is for undergraduate students to study abroad in their second year, Semester 2 (only for courses that offer this option).

Future careers

This course prepares you for careers and future study in:

• Interior and spatial design
• Architectural design
• Branding and retail design
• Landscape architecture
• Exhibition design
• 3D computer modelling and visuals
• Related careers in architectural technology and management

Previous graduates of this course work for a range of local and global design companies working across diverse sectors:

• 93 feet
• BDP
• Bond Bryan Architects
• Fletcher Preist
• Fosters + Partners
• HKS
• HLM Architects
• IKEA
• Lister + Lister
• TP Bennett
• Whittam Cox Architects

Equipment and facilities

You'll have access to a wide variety of facilities across the university campuses – including a 24-hour learning centre, Students’ Union, cafes and eateries, lecture theatres, exhibition spaces and more.

You'll be based in a fully equipped and purpose-designed studio, with state- of-the-art facilities including:

• Industry-standard computer hardware
• Virtual reality equipment and software for coding
• Digital design print facilities
• Extensive workshops for soft modelling and prototyping
• Multi-material fabrication workshops – print, wood, plastics, metal, mixed media, casting and ceramic
• CNC equipment including laser cutters, CNC routers (2D and 3D)
• 3D printing (including SLA, FDM, SLS, Metal 3DP)
• Industry-standard spray painting and colour-matching facility
• A photographic studio and creative media centre

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

All students

• UCAS points: 112 - 120
• GCSE: English Language or literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent

Additional information for EU/International students

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.

For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

Fees and funding

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year). These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year)

Financial support for home/EU students

How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.

Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for Sheffield Creative Industries Institute (PDF, 268.6KB)

Legal information

Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

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