Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Journalism
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Journalism 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 | |
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Median salary | £21500 | £21000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £19500 - £29500 |
All Journalism courses of Sheffield Hallam University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Journalism
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22011 | £20901 | £24871 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25034 | £16859 - £25435 | £19876 - £30908 |
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Course Description
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
- Develop your skills alongside interior designers, architects and engineers
- Produce sophisticated architectural solutions led by contemporary design thinking
- Learn the latest media and 3D technology to communicate spatial and technical information
- Respond to site-specific briefs to design for inclusive and sustainable environments
- Build a unique portfolio and exhibit to industry professionals at our Future Now Festival of Creativity
You’ll become part of an inclusive, and collaborative studio community where you will learn creatively alongside industry specialists. By the end of the course, you’ll have the professional skills and knowledge to start your career in interior architecture and design sustainable spaces for diverse audiences.
Creative UK membership
We are members of Creative UK, which means our art and design students are also members until they graduate. With 10,000 members in its network, Creative UK represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industries, advocating on the issues that matter the most to creative communities.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Through our teaching, we unfold your potential to contribute as a creative thinker and doer and apply your knowledge to art practice, culture, society, and life systems. Your learning will be informed by experts in contemporary interior design, architecture and engineering – a versatile approach that provides a detailed understanding of the technical requirements you can apply in a variety of settings.
We take a holistic and person-centred approach to assessment to support your creative growth while respecting the diverse ways people learn.
Key themes
Using a variety of research and design techniques you’ll learn how to produce sophisticated solutions informed by current design thinking. You’ll be encouraged to nurture your own individual design approach to create environments that blend aesthetics with function. And you’ll learn how to design spaces that champion inclusivity, ergonomics and sustainability.
Through studio-based learning, you’ll engage with various aspects of the industry – exploring real-world issues and gaining an understanding of the challenges facing the profession, both locally and globally.
Using the latest media and 3D technology, you’ll learn how to communicate spatial and technical information. You’ll also develop key vocational skills, such as cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication, allowing you to thrive in a broad range of professions.
Course support
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated personal, academic and career development support, such as:
- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones and online resources to help with planning and structuring your assignments
- Access to office and studio space, expert workshops, freelancing opportunities and a vast business network to tap into
- Industry-specific employability activities and careers support for up to five years after you graduate
Work placements
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements before your final year. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
Previous students have secured placements with companies such as YourStudio, Mynt Design and Fosters Partners and have completed placements abroad in Dubai, Melbourne, LA and New Zealand.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) at Sheffield Hallam University
30% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
15% | Caring personal services |
15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include a relevant subject such as Art or Design). For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T Level Qualification, or a combination of qualifications (which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies).
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15860 | year 1 |
International | £15860 | year 1 |
EU | £16655 | year 1 |
International | £16655 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Average student cost of living in the UK
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Sheffield Hallam University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Sheffield Hallam University in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #23
- #30
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #27
- #35
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of Sheffield Hallam University
About Sheffield Hallam University
Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.
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Student composition of Sheffield Hallam University
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Total number of students enrolled at Sheffield Hallam University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21265
- postgraduates:
- 5175
- Total:
- 26440
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architecture”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 79% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £17500 | 126 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Architecture / Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 69% | 10% | 23% | £9250 | £16500 | 153 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Architecture (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Landscape Architecture (with Foundation) BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Architecture (with placement year) BArch (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 81% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £27250 | 178 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Interior Architecture and Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £19250 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £26700 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Landscape Architecture BA (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023