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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Create sustainable, contemporary interior spaces through art-based studio practice and a highly diverse range of design projects.
As climate change and a range of ethical considerations forces us to address the true cost of new buildings, you'll practise sustainable interior design through creative re-use of existing structures.
As part of your course, you’ll:
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.
You can find out more about our teaching staff on our Meet the Team blog. We have also produced a blog and podcast that offer advice on preparing your portfolio for the application process.
Check out our Twitter (@LBU_BAInterior) and Instagram (@leedsbeckettinterior), where we post student work, blogs, podcasts and lectures.
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.
Guest lectures
You’ll have access to guest lectures and workshops throughout the year, both on campus and in conjunction with external organisations.
Our School of Architecture presents Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture and Interior Architecture and Design through the cross-disciplinary open lecture series ‘Fortuitous Encounters’.
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.
IAD community support network
We have an effective IAD community support network and peer-to-peer support sessions which have been particularly beneficial during lockdown. You’ll have access to evening events free of charge that include a range of social activities to support all of our students’ mental health and wellbeing during this time.
Our alumni community
We have a strong IAD Alumni Community, and pride ourselves on the connections we have with our graduates. Our annual Professional Practice lectures explore the careers of graduates who have gone on to work in some of the most highly regarded design studios. These events are very well attended by both our students and alumni, so you’ll be introduced and embedded into a strong employment network.
Our mentorship scheme
‘M’ is our IAD mentorship scheme, which pairs our final year students with practising designers and alumni who can offer professional guidance when entering the workplace.
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design Course Presentation
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