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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 your foundation year (Year 0) you explore the fundamental skills of design through drawing, mark-making and three-dimensional workshop practices. You begin to experience the creative process and gain knowledge of art and design history and contexts.

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:

32-88 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications or equivalent. Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of relevant experience at an appropriate level. Students are invited to bring portfolios along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

Interviews
The interview is to determine your potential to succeed and helps set appropriate entry conditions matched to your personal circumstances and the demands of the course. The interview also enables you to see our excellent facilities, meet staff and students.

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. Alternative 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 if you do not meet the minimum English language requirement.

Alternative progression routes
If you are not eligible to join this course directly then we may be able to help you prepare for admission by studying appropriate pre-degree Winter or Summer University modules. Please contact us to discuss the alternative progression routes available to you.

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

Fee for International applicants
£13000 a year


This information was accurate on : 05/05/2021
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