Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 415 graduates of Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies 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 | £21000 | £21500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £16500 - £26000 | £18500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22026 | £20642 | £23647 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25079 | £15690 - £25205 | £17662 - £30075 |
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Course Description
Our BA (Hons) Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree.
On our BA (Hons) Interior Architecture degree course at UCA Canterbury, you'll focus on the interface between the existing and proposed elements of a design, between the construction detailing, technical services and interior spatial experience.
Interior architecture and interior design are two closely linked disciplines with significant overlap in terms of skills and design processes. On this course you'll learn through progressive briefs that engage with real-world challenges, through research, and through design as your primary means of inquiry.
With access to our cutting-edge facilities, including 3D workshops and full-equipped computer studios, you'll be given the freedom and confidence to speculate, and become aware of your social responsibility as a designer of the built environment.
You’ll also benefit from interaction with industry through live project opportunities and masterclasses, helping you build industry-relevant skills that ensure you graduate ready for the workplace,
By the end of the course, you'll be a socially responsible, confident, innovative, and entrepreneurial graduate who has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to play an active role in practice or postgraduate study.
Related courses
- BA (Hons) Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- BSc (Hons) Industrial Design (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Interior Design (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design (with Integrated Foundation Year)
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 (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 13% | Finance Professionals |
| 12% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 9% | Elementary occupations |
| 8% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 3% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:
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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:
August 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:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
W25A
University Rankings
of University for the Creative Arts
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 8 different rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University for the Creative Arts in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #22
- #29
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #34
- #42
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 8 university rankings of University for the Creative Arts
About University for the Creative Arts
The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.
List of 285 Bachelor and Master Courses from University for the Creative Arts - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at University for the Creative Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5895
- postgraduates:
- 1140
- Total:
- 7035
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architecture”: 195 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Architectural Studies BSc (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 87% | 6% | 11% | £9250 | £23200 | 206 | Glasgow |
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Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 72% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £17500 | 126 | Canterbury |
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Urban Landscape Architecture BA (Hons) | Ravensbourne University London | - | 10% | 12% | £9250 | £17000 | 105 | London |
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Architecture BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 83% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16655 | 114 | Sheffield |
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Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 72% | 6% | 3% | £9250 | £17500 | - | Canterbury |
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FAQ about Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University for the Creative Arts
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £25500 after graduation.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Finance Professionals (13%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (12%), Elementary occupations (9%)
- 415 graduates rated the course 72. This means that 72% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University for the Creative Arts achieved the highest ranking for Architecture. It is ranked #29 in (Architecture). See all subject rankings for University for the Creative Arts.
- Interior Architecture (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University for the Creative Arts.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 144 which is higher than 82% of all Architecture courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024