Interior Architecture and Reuse

• Exploration in new interior/architectural design and the re-making of existing spaces
• Parametric and computer-generated design
• Architectural and interior history, theory and context
• New developments in the reuse of existing buildings design
• New developments in interior architecture/design projects around the world
• Business enterprise for design and regulatory frameworks
• Latest techniques for designing structures and rapid prototyping.

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.

Modules 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.

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.

Modules include:

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

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.

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

Modules include:

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

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 portfolio process.

Interview and portfolio requirements

We’re looking for creative candidates interested in architecture, urban design, interior architecture, and spatial interactions. Our courses work together, helping you discover the path that suits you best.

This is the start of your journey. We want to understand if these courses will help you develop your professional voice. Show us why you want to join our vibrant, creative community.

Your portfolio should showcase your creative interests—through drawings, sketches, design work, photography, video, fashion, sculpture, or other media—demonstrating your diverse creative impulses.

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

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;

• Two A Levels at grade CC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
• 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 64 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. 

Interview and portfolio requirements

There are no interview or portfolio requirements for this course.