The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University empowers you to reimagine and revitalise existing spaces, equipping you with the skills to plan and design innovative interiors. You will delve into the complexities of spatial hierarchies and relationships, learning to articulate these connections through creative design solutions. This industry-aligned undergraduate degree focuses on the adaptation and reuse of both new and existing building stock, addressing critical aspects like aesthetics, human needs, materiality, and the atmospheric qualities of light, colour, and shade. It is designed for aspiring designers eager to explore diverse sectors including hospitality, retail, leisure, and residential environments.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. Your learning experience will involve exploring core concepts through modules such as Re-ordering Space, Manipulating Space, and Transforming Space, alongside Twentieth Century Design Cultures and Design Devices. In your second year, you can choose between an optional Praxis (work placement), Collaborative Practice, or a Live project module, offering valuable real-world experience. The final year culminates in a Major Project and Critical Study, allowing you to showcase your work to industry leaders. You will graduate prepared for diverse career paths in interior architecture and design, with a portfolio demonstrating your refined techniques in space planning, conceptual design, and visualisation.