Dynamic, creative and hands-on, this accredited course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create spaces that are beautiful, functional and sustainable.
Explore the design and development of internal environments in relation to their overall architectural composition, considering form, structure and light. On this course you’ll develop your identity as a designer and gain key transferable skills that will prepare you for a graduate career in architectural design, interior decoration and interior design.
Based in our Grade II* listed Gothic Revival style Arkwright building, you’ll study in a studio culture that reflects modern practice, and an environment that challenges you to work collaboratively, share experiences and experiment with ideas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on live design projects, with creative briefs from real clients, and engage with guest lectures from industry experts.
**Key features**
**Live projects** | Take part in industry-set design projects, with creative briefs from real clients. Students have with Benoy on a brief exploring possibilities for new retail space, and theatre company Nonsuch, on a project to re-imagine their studio space.
**Guest Lectures |** Hear visiting industry experts deliver talks about their work; previous visitors have included Stanton Williams, Hawkins\Brown, Checkland Kindleysides, Grid Architects and the National Trust.
**Exhibitions and shows |** Exhibit your work at our final year Degree Show, our annual Architecture Exchange event and external graduate shows, all attended by industry experts and prospective employers.
**Outstanding employability I** 91% of our Interior Architecture and Design Sandwich graduates who entered employment are in a 'High Skilled' role 15 months after finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-18).
Course Details - Modules
Year One
- Design Studio 1 (60 credits)
- Design Communication 1 (20 credits)
- Technical Studies 1 (20 credits)
- Interior Architecture in Context 1 (20 credits)
Year Two
- Design Studio 2 (60 credits)
- Professional Studies and Design Communication 2 (20 credits)
- Technical Studies 2 (20 credits)
- Interior Architecture in Context 2 (20 credits)
Year Three
- Design Studio 3 (60 credits)
- Design Communication 3 (20 credits)
- Technical Studies 3 (20 credits)
- Research Project (20 credits)
- Degree Show exhibition
In your final year, you'll be invited to display your work as part of NTU's Degree Shows. The events are an opportunity for all final year students studying across NTU's Art and Design-based courses to showcase their work to our network of industry professionals and prospective employers, invited specifically for this purpose.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed via coursework, consisting of individual projects, presentations, and a portfolio.
Year One
Coursework 100%
Year Two
Coursework 100%
Year Three
Coursework 100%
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Designers, Chartered Society of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
K1W2
Institution code:
N91
Campus Name:
City Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
104 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification.
120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
55%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Provider information
50 Shakespeare Street
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Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
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