Studying Interior Architecture BA(Hons) at Brighton prepares you for careers in spatial design and related creative roles by developing strong design, technical and professional skills through live projects and industry-focused practice.
At Brighton you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. You’ll join a collaborative studio community, get involved in workshops and hands-on projects and have the opportunity of a year’s placement to develop your design and technical skills. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.
Brighton graduates are working in roles including interior architects, spatial designers and set and exhibition designers or are continuing with postgraduate study in sustainable design, architecture, creative practice or research.
Top reasons to choose this course
Brighton’s vibrant creative community – study in a city known for its design culture, with opportunities to connect with local studios and attend exhibitions and events.
Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional placement year, internships and industry-led projects.
Collaborative studio environment – share ideas and projects with peers across design disciplines in a supportive, creative space.
Learn specialist technical skills – master drawing, 3D modelling, digital rendering and physical model-making alongside advanced design theory and professional practice.
Hands-on experience from day one – work on live client briefs, real-world projects and collaborative studio assignments that mirror professional practice.
Learn in specialist facilities – access dedicated design studios, fabrication workshops and digital labs equipped for model-making, CAD and visualisation.
Opportunity to take part in New Designers in London – showcase your work at the UK’s leading graduate design exhibition and connect with industry professionals.
Contribute to research and innovation – engage with staff working on projects in sustainable design, adaptive reuse and emerging technologies in interior architecture.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Interior Architecture
Less than an hour from central London, our Moulsecoomb campus puts you at the heart of a city known for creativity, design and cultural innovation. Brighton is home to thriving design studios, architectural practices and a vibrant arts scene, all within easy reach of your lectures and workshops.
You’ll study in a diverse, welcoming community with excellent transport links that make site visits, exhibitions and networking events part of everyday learning. The city’s rich architectural heritage and contemporary design culture provide endless inspiration for your projects.
Year 1
In your first year you’ll develop core design and communication skills, including architectural drawing, physical model-making and professional CAD software. Through mini design projects, you’ll learn creative design processes, representation techniques and critical thinking while exploring cultural and environmental themes.
Technical workshops will build your understanding of materials, structures and sustainable systems, giving you the practical skills to analyse sites and create innovative spatial solutions.
Core modules
Design and Skills 1: Fundamentals of Interior Architecture
Architecture Criticism/Design Criticism 1: Histories & Theories
Design and Skills 2: Strategies and Processes
Technology: Principles
Year 2
In your second year, you’ll refine your design approach through advanced spatial strategies, 2D and 3D representation and critical application of technology and sustainability. Projects and workshops focus on socially and environmentally responsible design, while modules in architecture criticism deepen your understanding of global cultural and political contexts. You’ll also develop independence and self-directed practice through real-world design challenges.
Core modules
Design 3: Design Modes
Design 4: Experience and Systems
Technology: Strategies
Architecture Criticism 2
Optional placement year
You can choose a salaried professional placement after year two, gaining hands-on experience with interior architecture studios, design consultancies or creative agencies.
You’ll develop practical skills in design communication, project management and client collaboration, while building valuable industry contacts. The placement enhances your employability and confidence, giving you a competitive edge for careers in interior architecture and related design fields.
Final year
In your final year, you’ll focus on developing a professional portfolio and refining your design identity through advanced studio projects. Core modules build expertise in design communication, spatial strategies and sustainability, while you undertake a major self-directed project supported by research and prototyping.
You’ll also explore future practice and career pathways, preparing you for employment or postgraduate study.
Core modules
Design 5: Design Agency
Architecture Criticism 3
Design 6: Experience and Systems
Skills 4: Resolution
Practices: Future Practice
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirementshttps://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx
At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.
If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Fees are payable each year and will increase annually in line with inflation.
Tuition fees for full-time UK / Home undergraduate students in academic year 2026–27
Annual course fees:
Honours degree £9,790
Placement year £1,958
Integrated foundation year (except the School of Business and Law) £9,790
Integrated foundation year in the School of Business and Law* £5,760*
*The £5,760 fee is for the foundation year only. Subsequent years are charged at the regulated undergraduate fee.
Many courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate.
Regulated fees:
Tuition fees for UK / Home students on undergraduate courses in England are set by the UK government and are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27 onwards, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation. The regulated fee will be £9,790 in academic year 2026–27 and £10,050 in academic year 2027–28 (subject to parliamentary approval).
Standard tuition fees for full-time international students in academic year 2026–27:
Classroom-based courses £17,796–19,692
Laboratory or studio-based courses £17,796–19,692
Placement year £1,958
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