BA Interior Architecture with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture with Foundation, an architecture degree centred on adapting existing buildings into functional interior environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course begins with a foundation year designed to prepare students for advanced undergraduate study before progressing to the main degree. The foundation year introduces core concepts through Critical Thinking in a Changing World, Introduction to Academic Practice, Major Project, and Making Practices. Year 1 builds foundational principles with modules such as A History of Architecture, Materials and Technologies for Interior Architecture, Studies in Design 1: Design Fundamentals, and Studies in Design 2: Design Strategies. Year 2 develops spatial and material strategies through Architectural History and Urbanism, Exhibition Design, Studies in Design 3: Culture and Alteration, and Studies in Design 4: Material and Detail. Optional study in Year 2 includes Time-Based Media. Year 3 concludes the curriculum with advanced professional preparation and final projects, featuring Cultural Context 3: Dissertation, Interior Practices, Studies in Design 5: Spatial Narratives, and Studies in Design 6: Thesis Project.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 2, SL & HL - IB MYP 3. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 71%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Major Project
- Making Practices
- Reading Spaces
- Recording Place
- A History of Architecture
- Materials and Technologies for Interior Architecture
- Studies in Design 1: Design Fundamentals
- Studies in Design 2: Design Strategies
- Architectural History and Urbanism
- Exhibition Design
- Studies in Design 3: Culture and Alteration
- Studies in Design 4: Material and Detail
- Time-Based Media
- Cultural Context 3: Dissertation
- Interior Practices
- Studies in Design 5: Spatial Narratives
- Studies in Design 6: Thesis Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Architecture with Foundation at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Interior Architecture with Foundation at University of Westminster do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Architecture with Foundation at University of Westminster?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Interior Architecture with Foundation at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BA Interior Architecture with Foundation at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Interior Architecture with Foundation at University of Westminster?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.