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Course Overview

Develop your practice as an interior architect, a professional role that combines creative design with structural change and the enclosure of space. You consider the client and users’ needs, the function of space, building construction, inclusive design and ideas generation alongside how people interact with their surroundings including homes, offices, schools and hospitals.

Whilst studying interior architecture and design degree here at Teesside University, you work in a dedicated design studio with access to high-quality computer-aided design (CAD) and industry-standard workshop facilities. You develop your professional and creative skills and knowledge in architectural drawing techniques, building regulations, materials and technology, lightening design, 2D and 3D visualisation, sustainability, building information modelling (BIM) and the history of architecture.

What you will learn

To prepare you as an interior architect, you work on live projects and can enter prestigious design competitions such as the Royal Society of Arts. Recent live projects have been working with a national charity to design an urban farm, designs for a leading eye hospital and concepts for breakout spaces within a commercial office. You network with industry professionals and have the opportunity for national and international educational visits.

In Year 1 you are exposed to a variety of design thinking and problem-solving concepts through design to technical skills and contextual and technical knowledge of interior architecture and design including details, specifications and CAD, as necessary for interior architectural detailing. Modules introduce you to the structural principles behind buildings, planning, and building regulations including sustainable, technical, practical and environmental principles involved in making buildings. You work on projects that ask you to create novel solutions to the design of space and place, working both independently and collaboratively in teams. You are introduced to traditional design presentation and concept development skills, key software applications, and the principles of interior architecture and design.

Year 2 develops your design thinking and interior architecture knowledge and understanding through specialist and live projects, designing for outcomes that may be commercial, retail, domestic or conceptual. You develop your personal approach to interior architecture and design through reflective practice. And you develop key software applications further in the context of a professional presentation.

In Year 3 you negotiate your own topic for the final major project, supported by key study skills and academic approaches including critical writing, reflection and evaluation. Throughout the third year, you are able to work on live projects and competition briefs, engaging with external practice and industry.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Your offer is made on the basis of your UCAS application, your portfolio and, if appropriate, your interview. 

Year 1 entry
96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level. Students are invited to bring portfolios along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

Interviews
Eligible applicants are normally invited for interviews. The interview is to determine your potential to succeed and to help us set appropriate entry conditions matched to personal circumstances and the demands of the course. The interview also enables you to see our excellent facilities, meet staff and students, and to learn more about studying at Teesside University.

If you are unable to attend an interview at the university, we can organise a virtual interview over the telephone or the internet. If you have a portfolio of work to submit in support of your application, this can be sent to us electronically.

English language and maths requirement
Normally GCSE English language and maths at grade 4. Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

Helping you meet the entry requirements
We may be able to help you meet the requirements for admission by offering you the opportunity to study one or more Winter or Summer University modules.

Alternative degree with integrated foundation year
If you are unable to achieve the minimum admission requirements for Year 1 entry you could, subject to eligibility, join one of our degree courses with an integrated foundation year. 

Direct entry to later years
If you have previously studied at higher education level (for example, a foundation degree, HNC, HND or one or more years at degree level at another institution) you may request direct entry to Year 2 or Year 3 of this degree. 

Mature applicants
We welcome applications from mature students (aged over 21) who can demonstrate, through a portfolio or written work and relevant experience, that they have developed cognitive and technical skills through their life experiences. 

Fees

Fee for UK applicants
Full-time: £9250 a year

Part-time: £4500 (120 credits)

Fee for International applicants
£13000 a year

This information was accurate on : 05/05/2021
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