Course Summary
Our BA Interior Architecture with Foundation Year is the ideal starting point for those passionate about transforming spaces and creating inspiring environments but who may need additional preparation before beginning a full degree. This foundation year introduces you to essential design principles, creative processes, and practical skills that will prepare you for success in the main programme.
The course is led by Jason Scoot, an award-winning architect and designer with over 20 years of experience, whose expertise includes residential design, immersive storytelling, and exhibition design. Located in north London, you’ll be close to the capital’s museums, galleries, and cultural landmarks, providing plenty of inspiration for your work.
Why Study This Course at Middlesex?
Middlesex University offers a supportive and inspiring environment, with experienced professionals and state-of-the-art facilities to help you develop the skills needed for a rewarding career in interior architecture.
The foundation year is tailored to build your confidence and understanding of design, ensuring you're ready to progress to the full degree. You'll have access to specialist spaces, including design studios and model-making workshops, where you’ll develop your creative thinking and technical skills.
Under the guidance of Jason Scoot, you’ll benefit from his years of expertise and industry connections. Opportunities for international exchanges, as well as studying in one of the world’s design capitals, will further enrich your experience and professional network.
What You Will Gain
The foundation year provides a solid introduction to the creative processes and technical skills required in interior architecture. You’ll explore basic concepts in spatial planning, material exploration, and sustainable design while building a portfolio that demonstrates your potential.
As you progress to the full degree, you’ll gain advanced skills in areas like CAD, AI, model-making, and prototyping. You’ll also develop professional standards of research, drawing, and visualisation, ensuring your designs are ready for real-world application.
Opting for the four-year course with a placement will give you invaluable industry experience and an Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice: Interior Architecture & Design, enhancing your employability. Many graduates have secured positions at prestigious firms such as Brinkworth, Virgile and Partners, and Dalziel and Pow.
Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-arts-and-creative-industries/
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.
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Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on course page at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-3d-design
We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | With at least 51 in all components |
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