BA (Hons) Interior Design Environment Architectures

While our architecture graduates will go on to work on projects that focus on planning and building an outside structure, graduates from our interior architecture course will create, rehabilitate, and reimagine the interior of new and existing buildings and spaces.  

On our interior architecture course, you will develop your own visual voice and style as you redesign interior environments, while retaining respect for the historical elements.  

Our course equips future interior architects with the practical and theoretical skills to be able to walk into any commercial or retail environment and use their adaptive mind to redesign the interior into a functional and aesthetically captivating space.  

Our location in London, means we are ideally placed to teach this course, due to the city's rich history, heritage and architectural landmarks. With four UNESCO World Heritage sites and more than 20,000 other heritage and historical sites, you will  find inspiration wherever you look.  

In addition to the wealth of libraries, theatres and galleries, you are never far away from a recognisable landmark, for example,  The Shard, the Gherkin, London Bridge, The Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and many more. 

Ravensbourne University London resides in London’s creative Design District, just a stone’s throw away (literally) from the modern dome shaped structure The O2.

The interiors degree length is three years if you study at Ravensbourne University London, which is the same duration as most BA Honours degree courses in the UK.  

 This course will open the door to a range of career possibilities across new built environments and the rejuvenation and repurposing of existing buildings. 

Interior architecture graduates often go on to design the rehabilitation and extension of existing buildings, or the creation of new built environments.  

 Students can find themselves working in fields such as architectural and urban consultancy, workplace design, housing research, retail planning and community development. 

Students will build skills in communication and representation, construction and dual use environment.

Alongside this, they will begin to think about their own design and angles on problems of the built environment.

We encourage students to start thinking about their contextual studies research.

Modules may include*:

• Specialist Study 1: Structure
• Specialist Study 2: Introduction to Construction
• Specialist Study 3: Introduction to Environment and Services
• Architectural Theory and History
• Introduction to Professional and Business Practice.

*Subject to change.

Students will gain greater understanding of urban history and theory, urban design, and design for commercial and retail environments, as well as rehabilitation.

This will allow them to enhance their practice and develop their approach to their design work.

We set briefs that encourage students to collaborate with others and create work as part of a design team.

Modules may include*:

• Urban Intervention
• Market Factors: the New Commercial Paradigm
• Sustainable Design: Rehabilitation and Re-use
• Urbanism: History and Theory of the City.

*Subject to change.

Students will bring their learning together in a final negotiated major project, where they will investigate and make architectural design decisions.

Alongside this, they will carry out a negotiated project in the form of a live brief.

We ask students to show their contextual studies research and thinking in a long form dissertation.

Students will leave with a portfolio that shows their skills in areas in entry-level architecture.

Modules may include*:

• Negotiated Brief
• Major Project
• Dissertation
• Preparing for Professional Practice.

*Subject to change.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Three A Levels at grade CCC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes, but we place just as much importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.

Selection criteria

Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media, or design. Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of work which shows a range of their skills and demonstrates why they would be a good fit for the course.

We may also consider a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications and take into consideration progress made during studies and/or relevant work experience.

Please note: direct entry into year 3 is not available for this course.

UK students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website.  The UCAS code for this course is located in the course overview bar at the top of this page.

The UCAS website will guide you through the simple application process. You can also apply through your school or college using the UCAS system.

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The entry requirements for this course can be found in the relevant section above.

International students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate application form.

For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England,  language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international section.

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We are looking for creative candidates, interested and wishing to pursue a career in architecture, urban landscape, interior architecture and different interactions around space and the built form. Our set of courses work together and will allow you to discover what pathway suits you best. 

This is the beginning of your journey. Our priority is understanding if these are the right courses for you to develop your own professional voice. Show us why you want to join our creative and exciting community.

The portfolio should provide evidence of your creative interests, whether it be in the form of drawings, sketches, graphic design, photography, video, film, animation, fashion, products, paintings, sculpture, models or assemblage, which shows your creative impulses and responses. It is a demonstration of the diversity of the applicant's creative interests.

This page offers great tips for completing your portfolio/showreel and preparing for your interview. 

This course will open the door to a range of career possibilities across new built environments and the rejuvenation and repurposing of existing buildings.

Interior architecture graduates often go on to design the rehabilitation and extension of existing buildings, or the creation of new built environments. Students can find themselves working in fields such as:

• Architectural and urban consultancy
• Workplace design
• Housing research
• Retail planning
• Community development.

You can’t learn in a vacuum. At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne have strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

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• Undergraduate fees and funding
• Paying your fees
• Scholarships, bursaries and other discounts

If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with a member of our admissions team:

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