London Metropolitan University
Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons)
London Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 100 graduates of Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) and other courses in at London Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
100 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All Design Studies courses of London Metropolitan University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £21000 £23500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £26000 £15000 - £27500 £15500 - £29500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses of London Metropolitan University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20046 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £18042 - £24043 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

Why study this course?

Our Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) degree is the ideal choice if you need some introductory study before undertaking an undergraduate degree but don’t need to complete a full foundation year. Unlike a foundation year, which is designed to let you explore a wide range of subjects, this course will focus on providing you with skills specific to the study of interior architecture and design. You’ll graduate with the same award and title as students on the standard interior and architecture design course.

On this three-year course you’ll be immersed in this distinct and rigorous practice that involves thinking about how interior elements and spaces are inhabited by people.

More about this course

Our Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) course will equip you with the skills necessary to begin a career in the interior design industry. You’ll develop specialist skills in observational and spatial drawing, model making, digital drawing and material investigations. You’ll also learn how to research, analyse and articulate your design proposals and their cultural context.

The preparatory semester will focus on developing your fundamentals skills in drawing, modelling, IT platforms and visual communication. This will ensure that you are prepared and confident to begin more rigorous study at undergraduate level.

Following the preparatory semester you’ll join students starting on the standard interior architecture and design course in January. To find out more about the course content beyond the foundation year, please visit our Interior Design and Architecture BA (Hons) course page on UCAS.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses of London Metropolitan University

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses of London Metropolitan University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses of London Metropolitan University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) at London Metropolitan University

15% Sales occupations
15% Design occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

You'll be assessed via your portfolio presentations, illustrated documents, essays, seminar papers, tests and a final year dissertation.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Design Studies courses of London Metropolitan University

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £17110 year 1
Ireland £17110 year 1
EU £17110 year 1
International £17110 year 1

Additional fee information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful for example, optional field trips. The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation
  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of London Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of London Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #24 
    • #32 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #39 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 13 university rankings of London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

Founded in 1848, London Metropolitan University is located in the urban setting of North London. LMU is just a 40-minute walk to Camden Town or a 20-minute tube ride from central London. Some of the benefits that students can expect when choosing LMU include a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, reputable career guidance services, and orientation services for recently-arrived international students. This institution has a selective admissions standard, so it’s recommended to prepare for your interview well in advance.

Student composition of London Metropolitan University

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
9240
postgraduates:
1425
Total:
10665
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

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