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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture
Critically engage with the design and adaptive reuse of existing spaces as you prepare for socially responsible interior architecture practice or further study.
Course overview
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W254 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
21 Sep 2026
Header image: Model at scale 1:50 by Shnai Smart
Designing for a greener future
It’s vital to address the ethical implications and environmental impact of demolishing and building anew, especially in response to the ongoing climate crisis. This degree promotes a responsible use and conservation of built resources by taking a multidisciplinary approach to the adaptive reuse of existing structures.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Draw on architecture and landscape, as well as art and design, and critically engage in interior practice
- Create spaces that can become the location for significant individual and collective experiences
- Study in a supportive environment and work in a well-equipped studio at our City Campus in the centre of Leeds
- Learn about the histories and theories of interior architecture and understand the cultural contexts influencing spatial design
- Develop clear arguments and design creative and adaptive reuse projects in response to set briefs or your own ideas
- Learn about the right materials and construction methods while building an understanding of the environmental impact of working with existing structures
- Work independently to manage tasks and take responsibility for planning and completing individual and group projects
Social updates
Check out our Instagram (@leedsbeckettinterior) to see student work and stay updated with our course activities.
Diverse community
On this degree, you’ll become part of a diverse community of students with a wide range of backgrounds and interests, enriching your learning experience and broadening your perspective.
A cross-disciplinary journey
Your first year is shared with students from our architecture and landscape architecture courses. This approach will give you a solid understanding of how all three disciplines shape spaces. It encourages collaboration and a deeper appreciation of the interconnected roles in real-world practice.
Set yourself apart
Experienced academics and practitioners will support you in developing impressive professional portfolios and CVs. These will help you stand out to potential employers or when applying for further study.
Student work
See examples of work from previous students by visiting the Leeds School of Architecture pages.
Guest lectures
You’ll have access to guest lectures and workshops throughout the year, both on campus and in conjunction with external organisations.
The INSIDE/OUT lecture series brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts, and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site.
Why study the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Work on live briefs to develop your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Join one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Learn from and expert, research-active interdisciplinary teaching team
- Access modern facilities in Leeds School of Arts and get to grips with the tools and software you'll use in industry
Explore videos and blogs
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture – student stories Hear Melania talk about her final year project and course at the Leeds School of Architecture End of Year Show. Please note the course Melania studied was previously called BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design.
Leeds School of Architecture: Employer Speed Mentoring Find out more about the Leeds School of Architecture Employer Speed Mentoring event, where students had the opportunity to speak with employers and potentially secure a placement for the following week.
Leeds School of Architecture industry awards Each year leading architecture firms and industry organisations sponsor a series of awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of our talented students across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Student Work | Leeds School of Architecture Explore student work from our Leeds School of Architecture. Curious about what you could create at Leeds School of Arts? Join us at one of our Leeds Beckett University Open Days to find out more.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
120
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
120
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required.
(Minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.T Levels
Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.Scottish Awards
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.International baccalaureate
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.Portfolio Required
We will email suitable candidates to request a digital portfolio. You will be provided with a brief on how to create the digital portfolio and the required portfolio elements.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.
We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our offers
All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them. This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.
*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
Our place as an Anchor Institution
To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.  
Our commitment to your creativity
We ask all successful applicants to attend an on campus session with Leeds School of Arts. Why? Because we want to invest in YOU! This is an opportunity to use our fantastic facilities, meet the academic staff who will teach you, and meet students you will study with. You will also take part in taster sessions, specific to your area of study, all of which will help strengthen your professional skills.
Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
International baccalaureate
120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.Portfolio Required
We will email suitable candidates to request a digital portfolio. You will be provided with a brief on how to create the digital portfolio and the required portfolio elements.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
What you'll learn
This module introduces underlying issues, principles, and tools associated with the subject of architecture. You'll develop fundamental design skills, processes, and techniques relevant to conceive, resolve, and communicate basic design tasks that respond to simple briefs. The module supports a range of learning activities that will familiarise you with analogue representation and physical modelling. You'll also be introduced to the use of appropriate graphic design software.
This module introduces you to contemporary multidisciplinary and collaborative theory and practice. You'll explore how natural and cultural processes and practices have shaped the development of spatial disciplines and their connection to current discussions of space and place. The module examines the broader historical and theoretical contexts, including society, nature, culture, politics, economy, sciences, and the arts. It helps you understand the environmental and societal implications of your practice, providing a strong foundation for academic research, essay writing, and introducing key research methods and methodologies.
Discover the fundamentals of the climate emergency, biodiversity and their global impacts. You'll explore the primary relationships between people and their environments, both built and natural. The module also looks in depth at what environment really means and how human activity ultimately shapes and changes these environments.
Investigate various phases of the design process through the development of a simple spatial project. You'll understand how design proposals are conceived, developed, and resolved in response to simple briefs, research findings, and iterative processes. The module supports a range of learning activities including site analysis, research and design strategies, as well as basic detailing. You'll also be introduced to the use of appropriate CAD software.
Understand the wealth of global perspectives on the histories of architectures, interiors, and landscapes. This module introduces you to major traditions and examples of design within these three disciplines and shows in detail their interconnectedness over time. You'll examine the very definition of history, its relationship to theory, and its implications for the creation of knowledge. Additionally, you'll further develop research techniques and academic writing skills to improve your proficiency in writing and construction of arguments, progressing your overall research autonomy.
This module introduces the rationale and underlying principles driving choice of materials and planting, as well as the basic approaches of assembling them. You'll also develop your knowledge of key structural principles, ecological contexts, terminology and typologies through exploration of detailed technical drawings and information.
What you'll learn
Learn to develop design proposals within small-scale, existing sites. This module deepens your understanding of the relationship between conceptual ideas and the physical processes necessary to bring projects to life. Lectures will introduce you to both physical and digital fabrication techniques, including essential tools and technologies used in contemporary practice. Workshops will offer hands-on experience in these methods, enabling you to experiment with and apply various fabrication skills. By the end of the module, you'll have expanded your ability to translate abstract concepts into realised forms, laying a foundation for thoughtful and well-crafted spatial design solutions.
Explore key historical and theoretical themes specific to interior architecture. During your lectures and seminars, you'll learn about different approaches to the reuse of existing built environments and their spatial transformation in time. Working with your peers, you'll discuss the challenges and potentials of working with sites of historic and cultural significance, raising questions of value and heritage.
In Design Projects 4, you'll engage with medium-scale existing buildings to create a project brief that incorporates a social and/or environmental agenda. Emphasis is placed on understanding the context and histories of the site, enabling you to propose thoughtful and contextually appropriate design interventions. Through a series of lectures, workshops and tutorials, you'll develop and refine your design proposals to ensure coherence between the brief, concept, functional, technical and environmental requirements. This module supports you in exploring detailed design development, equipping you to produce well-resolved architectural interventions.
This module introduces the diverse career paths in interior architecture and offers insight into various practice types and further education opportunities. A series of lectures and workshops will support you to develop key employability skills, understand industry standards, and create a professional identity (including CVs, cover letters, online professional platforms, and portfolios).
Option modules may include
This work placement module offers you the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of the workplace and your contribution to it. Over the course of one academic year, you'll have the chance to reflect on your own professional identity and gain a deeper understanding of one or more industries through the networks you engage with. The experience and associated assessments will help you identify the relevant knowledge, intellectual and professional skills, and personal attributes you've developed during your degree. They will also show you how to apply and refine these in a professional workplace. By the end of your placement, you'll have an informed understanding of your career aspirations and increased self-awareness regarding future pathways and the employment market. On successfully completing a placement year (minimum period of 40 weeks full-time or equivalent), you'll be awarded a 120-credit Diploma of Professional Practice.
What you'll learn
This module focuses on the development of an individually negotiated major interior architecture project. You'll demonstrate your creative culmination of learning from across the course through the completion of a self-determined project. Your design proposals will thoughtfully engage with existing buildings, landscapes, and infrastructures, prioritising repair and reuse while considering the communities connected to the site.
This module aims to equip you with the research skills and confidence for use in practice. It will also support your final year design project with a high level of criticality and rigour. You'll be supported in developing your work in relation to your own interests and design project. Ultimately, you'll produce a document that investigates and locates your practice from a theoretical perspective.
Develop essential knowledge of architecture and design industry standards and best practices while fostering skills in workplace communication and collaboration. Through career development activities, reflective practice, and employability preparation, you'll build confidence, strengthen your professional readiness, and explore potential pathways for further studies. This module empowers you to take agency over your career path as you transition into professional practice.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.
Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Printers and computers with latest industry-standard software.
- Studio equipment and facilities.
- Free entry to Inside/Out lecture series.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- Local project site visits (£30). Cost will vary depending on location of project.
- Drawing equipment (£100-150).
- Printing per year (£50-100).
Optional Costs
- Course educational visits (£40). Cost will vary depending on location of project.
- Overseas study visits (£350). Cost will vary depending on location of project.
- Specialist materials (£100-200).
- External hard drive or large capacity USB drive for backing up work. Cost will vary. Alternatively, work can be saved using LBU online storage provided.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Printers and computers with latest industry-standard software.
- Studio equipment and facilities.
- Free entry to Inside/Out lecture series.
Essential Costs
- Local project site visits (£30). Cost will vary depending on location of project.
- Drawing equipment (£100-150).
- Printing per year (£50-100).
Optional Costs
- Course educational visits (£40). Cost will vary depending on location of project.
- Overseas study visits (£350). Cost will vary depending on location of project.
- Specialist materials (£100-200).
- External hard drive or large capacity USB drive for backing up work. Cost will vary. Alternatively, work can be saved using LBU online storage provided.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
The course has a long-standing reputation for preparing award-winning graduates with strong creative and interdisciplinary skills. Upon successful completion, you’ll be able to adapt to a range of professional settings and embark directly onto a career as a designer or continue onto postgraduate study. As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to work across a range of fields including but not limited to:
- Interior architecture
- Museum, exhibition and installation design
- TV, Film and Theatre Set Design
- Furniture and product design
- Events design
- Retail design and brand identity
- Office and residential design
- Design for leisure
- Design management
- Design journalism
Lara Rettondini
Course Director / Leeds School of Arts
Lara Rettondini is Course Director for Interior Architecture and Design in the Leeds School of Arts. She joined Leeds Beckett University in 2021 after holding teaching and leadership roles at the University of Westminster, the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Central Saint Martins (UAL), and Kingston University. Lara is a registered architect, co-director of London-based practice Studio X Design Group, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
Find out why...
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