The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design at Arts University Bournemouth is your gateway to becoming a leader in a dynamic and economically vital design field. This course is crafted for students passionate about understanding and shaping the spaces where we live, work, and play, moving beyond mere aesthetics to embrace structure, context, atmosphere, environmental considerations, narrative, and human needs. You will explore the four-dimensional aspects of design, learning to create multi-faceted spaces that address contemporary challenges and opportunities, preparing you for a fulfilling career in interior architecture and design.
You will study this course full-time on campus over three years, immersing yourself in a studio-based, professionally focused learning environment. Through hands-on projects, you will investigate both interior architecture, focusing on adapting existing buildings, and interior design, creating environments that articulate identity and atmosphere. You will develop your understanding of colour, scale, materiality, and communication of ideas, progressing from intimate spaces to complex community-focused designs. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths, with opportunities to work on real client projects and potentially undertake an extended work placement, equipping you with practical experience for professional practice.