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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Interior Architecture and Design
Create sustainable, contemporary interior spaces through art-based studio practice and increasingly self-directed design projects.
Course Overview
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W251 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
20 Sep 2021
As climate change and a range of other ethical considerations force us to address the true cost of new buildings you will practise sustainable interior design through creative re-use of existing structures.
As part of your course you’ll:
- Use traditional art and design, and digital media to sculpt, draw and model innovative interior architecture
- Develop your place-making talents to shape sensory, emotive and tactile contemporary interior landscapes
- Complete design projects responsive to human issues, live briefs and external clients
- Become an imaginative, ethical designer at the forefront of interior architecture and design practice
- Have the opportunity to show off your design talents to the public and impress industry by exhibiting your work at the end of your final year
You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners whose backgrounds are in top architecture and design industry consultancies and practices. Live projects will give you the opportunity to engage with real clients, user groups, experts, practising designers and architects.
See examples of work from previous students by visiting the Leeds School of Arts festival site or our 2019 Research Yearbook; Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4 & Volume 5.
Check out our twitter feed @LBU_BAInterior and our Instagram @leedsbeckettinterior
Guest Lectures
We often run a number of 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 Interior Architecture and Design at Leeds Beckett University...
- 94% of Interior architecture and design students found the course intellectually stimulating and 100% said the course made them feel part of a community*
- 93% of students from the course now in work or further study 15 months after graduating**
- Work on briefs in response to real-world situations and use traditional art and design and digital media to sculpt, draw and model innovative interior architecture
- Gain from the course team's extensive industry knowledge and professional networks
- Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses and 170 years of inspiring, challenging and innovative practices
- Take advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of the the school; gain access to a vast range of ideas, skills and facilities which will allow you to shape your practice to suit you
** Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design This course has a creative vision that will put you at the forefront of professional interior design practice. In the studio-based art school tradition, your individual creativity will be nurtured by experienced tutors and practising professionals.
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 applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
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 at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Foundation in Art and Design:
The Foundation in Art and Design with Distinction will be accepted where applicants have not achieved any A Level qualifications.Access to HE Diploma:
In a relevant subject, Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2.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.
Interview Required
We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Track account for further interview details. At interview you are assessed on your portfolio (artwork or photographs of artwork together with written assignments), general knowledge and your enthusiasm for architecture. International applicants and others who are not able to attend for interview are asked to complete a simple illustrated design project or send a portfolio of art and design work
International baccalaureate
26 Points
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.
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 are required to meet our standard English language and Maths requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, for example we accept some Functional Skills Tests.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
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.
Interview Required
We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Track account for further interview details. At interview you are assessed on your portfolio (artwork or photographs of artwork together with written assignments), general knowledge and your enthusiasm for architecture. International applicants and others who are not able to attend for interview are asked to complete a simple illustrated design project or send a portfolio of art and design work
International baccalaureate
26 Points
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.
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.
We were awarded silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
Teaching & Learning
This professional course will prepare you to enter design practice as a specialist in the sculpting and manipulation of architectural interior space. The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.
Overall workload
410
Hours teaching and learning
790
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year one is assessed by coursework predominantly.You will be introduced to the fundamentals of design and will develop a range of communication and design approaches through 2D drawing techniques and model making. You will begin to build your personal creative processes taking inspiration from the arts. During semester two, you will gain an appreciation of the settings in which designers and architects practice and will learn about the standards and sustainable re-use of buildings, ultimately experimenting with your own ideas.
What you'll learn
Engage in a series of skills based activities and workshops which develop a range of communication and design approaches. These include use of scale, concept model-making, two dimensional drawing techniques and use of digital media.
Develop your personal creative processes by taking conceptual inspiration from context, site, human requirements and activities and the arts (music, poetry and literature).
Gain an appreciation of the cultural, political, ethical, social and historic settings in which designers and architects practise. Develop skills in research, analysis, critical and independent thinking and establish a foundation in structuring and referencing academic writing.
Develop an appreciation of design and architectural standards and the sustainable re-use of buildings. Enhance your research, analytical and digital skills to build an essential design toolkit.
Explore, experiment with and produce design ideas that inform the sensitivities to existing building fabrics, and which manipulate interior space, materials, structure and construction in response to the parent building.
Overall workload
390
Hours teaching and learning
810
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year two is assessed by coursework predominantly.Hone your design skills through detailed study of existing practice, survey work and by producing enhanced technical drawings. You will also build your digital manipulation skills and knowledge of structure through a specific design development project. Building on your contextual studies from year one, you’ll discover how different factors affect design, and you’ll expand your research skills and personal and professional development to boost your employability prospects.
What you'll learn
Focus on the detailed study of design precedent, through completing survey work and the production of detailed technical drawings.
This module will focus on the development of a staircase design, building on your digital manipulation skills, and structure and detail knowledge.
Discover how cultural, historical, socio-political, technological and economic factors promote innovation, challenge design thinking and shape the nature of design. You will be encouraged to research and debate these approaches to support a personal design philosophy.
Expand your research, analysis and analytical capabilities and enhance your ability to structure visual and written material to communicate with employers and other professionals.
Enhance your personal and professional development evidencing your progress with a professional design portfolio. You will consolidate the interior architecture and design practice processes from year two to realise your personal career aspirations and boost your employability prospects.
Overall workload
380
Hours teaching and learning
820
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year three is assessed by coursework predominantly.You will have the confidence to develop your own creative design briefs and will carry out a major design project from inception to completion, refining your ideas and using appropriate visual media to present your work.
What you'll learn
Develop the confidence to develop detailed and appropriate design briefs in response to complex agendas, to manage an interior design project from inception to completion, and to mediate between programmatic and pragmatic design constraints whilst maintaining conceptual and creative vision.
Begin the design project that will span your final year. You will explore, interrogate and present potential sketch design ideas using appropriate conventional and digital visual media.
During the second stage of your design work, you will develop and refine your ideas.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
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:
- Creative spaces, including fashion studios with the latest machinery and cutting tables, and access to PC and Mac desktops with CAD software.
- Studio equipment and facilities.
- Free entry to Inside/Out lecture series.
Essential Costs
- Local project site visits (£30).
- Self-determined primary research to project sites and case studies. Cost will vary depending on location of project.
Optional Costs
- Course educational visits (£40).
- Overseas study visits (£350).
- Printing (£20-100)
- External printing of year 3 reports (£100).
- Special paper for printing in year 3 (£40)
- Specialist project materials (£100-200)
- External hard drive or large capacity USB drive for backing up work. Cost will vary; alternatively, work can be saved using 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.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
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:
- Creative spaces, including fashion studios with the latest machinery and cutting tables, and access to PC and Mac desktops with CAD software.
- Studio equipment and facilities.
- Free entry to Inside/Out lecture series.
Essential Costs
- Local project site visits (£30).
- Self-determined primary research to project sites and case studies. Cost will vary depending on location of project.
Optional Costs
- Course educational visits (£40).
- Overseas study visits (£350).
- Printing (£20-100)
- External printing of year 3 reports (£100).
- Special paper for printing in year 3 (£40)
- Specialist project materials (£100-200)
- External hard drive or large capacity USB drive for backing up work. Cost will vary; alternatively, work can be saved using 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.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
94%
of Interior Architecture & Design students found the course intellectually stimulating and 100% said the course made them feel part of a community.
Interior Architecture & Design In the studio-based art school tradition, your individual creativity will be nurtured by experienced tutors and practising professionals.
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