The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture at MJM London South Bank University prepares the next generation of creative professionals shaping the spaces where people live, work, learn, interact and experience contemporary culture.
Interior architects today work across residential, hospitality, retail, workplace, luxury, commercial and cultural environments. They design spaces that combine creativity, functionality, sustainability and user experience, transforming interiors into meaningful environments that respond to changing lifestyles, technologies and societal needs.
The profession combines design thinking, spatial planning, architecture, material exploration and human-centred design. From concept development and technical drawing to 3D visualisation, sustainable design strategies and digital technologies, interior architects balance creativity and technical expertise to create spaces that are both innovative and practical.
Delivered in the heart of London, the programme brings the internationally recognised creative expertise of MJM Graphic Design — one of France's leading Art & Design institutions since 1979 — into the academic framework of London South Bank University, combining industry-focused creative education with British academic excellence within one of the world's most influential design and architectural capitals.
This practice-led degree develops expertise across interior design, spatial design, architecture, visual communication, sustainability, materiality and professional practice. Through studio-based learning, workshops and industry-inspired projects, students develop creative confidence, technical expertise and a professional portfolio aligned with international industry expectations.
Teaching is delivered by industry-experienced professionals actively working across interior architecture, interior design, spatial design, architecture and creative industries, ensuring students remain connected to current professional practices, design methodologies and emerging industry trends.
Students explore:
• Interior Architecture and Spatial Design
• Design Thinking and Concept Development
• Space Planning and User Experience
• Sustainable Design and Environmental Responsibility
• Materials, Finishes and Material Innovation
• Architectural Drawing and Technical Communication
• 3D Visualisation and Digital Design Tools
• Retail, Hospitality and Workplace Design
• Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
• Contemporary Design Culture and Future Living Environments
The programme encourages experimentation, innovation, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration while progressively developing creative, technical and professional expertise across three academic levels.
Students build a professional portfolio throughout the programme, showcasing their design process, technical capabilities and completed projects. By graduation, they possess a substantial body of work designed to support employment opportunities, internships, freelance practice and postgraduate study.
Graduates are prepared for careers including Interior Architect, Interior Designer, Spatial Designer, Retail Designer, Hospitality Designer, Workplace Designer, Exhibition Designer, Set Designer and Design Consultant.
The programme leads to a double qualification:
• A BA (Hons) degree in Interior Architecture validated and awarded by London South Bank University
• A French state-recognised degree awarded by MJM Graphic Design
This international double award strengthens employability, academic mobility and professional opportunities across the UK, Europe and the global design industry.
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