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BA (Hons) Interior Architecture Bachelor's degree at East London

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture at East London is a nationally recognised UK degree, and the university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

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About this course

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at East London. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.

For Design studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Architecture, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

5.0
/ 10
1 of 3 official measures
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Solid50

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 50% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Foundation Year 5 modules
  • Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore
    Module details

    Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You'll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Practical sessions will sharpen your communication, research, and critical thinking abilities, while workshops will guide you in building a digital portfolio to strengthen your employability. Alongside hands-on experience, you'll map your ca

  • Creative and Technology Industries Study SkillsCore
    Module details

    Build the academic and professional skills you need for success in the creative and technology industries. You'll develop key study techniques, including effective note-taking, research, academic writing, and digital communication. Through workshops, tutorials, and practical tasks, you'll boost your confidence as an independent learner and strengthen your ability to plan, organise, and deliver assignments. You'll also learn how to manage your time effectively, reference sources correctly, and ap

  • Creative and Technology Industries Data SkillsCore
    Module details

    Strong numeracy and data-handling skills are vital in creative industries. In this module, you'll learn how to interpret graphs, solve problems using digital tools like spreadsheets, and present numerical information clearly. Practical exercises build your confidence with real-world scenarios, supporting your wider academic and professional development. By focusing on rational problem-solving and applied data skills, you'll strengthen your ability to work independently and collaboratively on fut

  • Media and Communication SkillsCore
    Module details

    Understanding how media messages are created and interpreted is essential in today's digital world. This module introduces you to key frameworks for analysing visual media, while also building your ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. You'll design an academic poster using professional software, develop critical thinking around cultural differences, and practise both oral and written communication for academic and industry contexts. A creative, skills-focused approach ensures y

  • Architecture and Visual Arts in PracticeCore
    Module details

    Developing a personal, critical approach to art and design practice is the focus of this module. You'll complete projects exploring materials, techniques, and visual communication, using research-led processes to underpin your creative decisions. Independent thinking is encouraged as you build a portfolio showcasing your growing expertise. Lectures, studio sessions, and group critiques provide the framework for reflection and skill progression, ensuring you're ready for the demands of higher-lev

Year 1 6 modules
  • Design Investigation 1Core
    Module details

    The module aims to introduce you to the skills, processes and practices involved in a spatial design project. It engages you in a range of processes by means of which you can understand, think about and engage with the academic and practical design discipline of architectural design. The module enables you to develop an understanding of space and materials. It familiarises you with methods for fabricating models, prototypes, 2D and 3D drawings, sketches, diagrams, collages, photographs and mixed

  • Design Resolution 1Core
    Module details

    The module enables you to produce imaginative, appropriate and competent design proposals in response to a variety of sites, briefs, and cultural, social and technological issues. Furthermore, it aims to develop a general understanding of the materials, processes and techniques that are applied in the architectural interior, and product design disciplines. The module aims to develop your confidence and ability to apply a range of communication methods and media to present your design proposals c

  • Material Integration 1Core
    Module details

    This module aims to relate design skills with the use and application of materials in the Term 2 main design project. You should understand the nature and character of various types of materials in common categories such as types of stone, casting material, glass, metalwork and woodwork. The use of workshops will be intrinsic to your learning outcomes. You will also be expected to have a thorough body of research. Running in parallel with "Design Resolution 1", you should come equipped with a kn

  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1Core
    Module details

    Developing the key psychological and physical determinants of human performance is increasingly critical for successful graduate-level employment, entrepreneurship and career progression in the 4th industrial revolution. This module will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills, competencies and experience required for successful development to, and in, a range of potential future career areas. Herein you will begin to recognise the areas for your own personal professional development

  • History and Theory 1Core
    Module details

    The module aims to orient and critically engage you in the subject of architecture, interior and product design in your relationship with art and design culture through engaging with selected histories and theories relevant to art, culture, technology and contemporary practice. Whilst beginning to develop sound knowledge in the field, you are encouraged to see, read and articulate connections between developments in architecture, design and contemporary practice. The module introduces you to the

  • Technical Studies and Representation 1Core
    Module details

    The module aims to prepare you for the task of visualising and communicating their work at all stages of its development and setting their work in relation to the final design project Design Investigation, Design Resolution and Design Integration and the technical demands of the design proposal. In this regard, drawing ability is a necessary skill for observation, recording, analysis, visualisation, evaluation and communication of different technical aspects of the design project. This module ai

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

You'll study interior architecture through progressive design studios, starting with the fundamentals of drawing, making and critical design thinking. A course like this normally moves from foundational modules in architectural history, theory and construction methods in Year 1, through more complex design briefs and environmental design principles in Year 2, to a comprehensive design project in Year 3, typically the centrepiece of RIBA Part 1 qualification. You'll develop skills across digital representation including CAD and BIM, understand how buildings work structurally and materially, and explore specialisations such as sustainable design, urban design, and portfolio development. Professional practice and a dissertation research component complete the degree, grounding your learning in both the practical and theoretical dimensions of the discipline.

Who it's for

This course suits those seeking flexible, part-time study in interior architecture. It's designed for students who want to combine learning with other commitments, whether work or personal circumstances. The programme builds both theoretical knowledge and practical skills across areas such as core theory, research and methods, and applied practice, preparing you for professional work in the field.

Careers & job market

Across architecture courses nationally, 89% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 75% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £23,500–£28,000 at 15 months after graduation. After three years, this ranges to £20,825–£29,400, and after five years, £24,650–£34,800. These figures reflect national outcomes for architecture graduates and are not guaranteed individual salaries.

University & format

This BA (Hons) Interior Architecture is a part-time degree delivered by The University of East London, a public university. Teaching is conducted in English. The University of East London is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this degree is nationally recognised. The course is accredited towards RIBA Part 1 qualification. The University holds Silver in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and is.

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider

Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates

2026 entryLive availability check

Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.

Entry & how to get in

Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check East London's official course page for the current offer.

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

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  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code W251). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by Apply directly to the provider

    Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask East London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr

Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.

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For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

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Careers & earnings

What Architecture graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£27,000£23,000 – £31,000115
3 years after£19,000£10,000 – £25,00030
5 years after£25,000£19,500 – £28,00020

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 115. Cohort 2021-22.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

50%
continue past their first year
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in architecture · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Architecture nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£27,000
£23,500 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£19,000
£20,825 – £29,400
After 5 years LEO
£25,000
£24,650 – £34,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £17,500 – £36,000

National figures for Architecture graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

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What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

50 of 100

continued or completed

continued into the next year or completed their qualification

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 115. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Architecture courses at the same study level.

This course £25,000Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £27,000–£34,500
12th percentile

Compared with 228 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

Job market & outlook

How Architecture graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

89%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Architecture courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
89%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Architecture graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Architecture practices
  • Property developers
  • Local-authority planning
  • Construction firms

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 5.0 out of 10: continued 50%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of East London

All students26,755
International49.4%
Aged 25+34.1%

Architecture, building and planning across the UK

Students67,475
Aged 25+33.9%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around University of East London

1,002 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 281Anti Social Behaviour 176Vehicle Crime 116Other Theft 80Shoplifting 61

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Architecture right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by East London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check East London’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with East London and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Set by East London. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Design studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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