Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Geneva University of Art and Design HEAD

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève is a dynamic three-year program that equips you with the skills to shape innovative interiors across private, public, and global scales, blending creative studio projects with real-world collaborations. It's perfect for passionate, imaginative students who love design and want hands-on experience working with brands like Aesop or USM, while mastering everything from heritage renovations to sustainable object design in Geneva's vibrant creative hub.

 

 Curriculum structure
Year 1: Building Foundations
In your first year, you'll dive into the basics of interior spaces through intensive studio projects that explore private and public interiors, helping you understand how objects and environments interact in everyday life. You'll also tackle History/Theory of Architecture and Design to contextualize your work historically, alongside Analogue Representation modules that teach essential drawing and sketching skills for precise idea visualization. This year sets a strong creative base, encouraging experimentation in spacious HEAD studios.

Year 2: Technical Mastery and Real Projects
Year two ramps up with studio work on Heritage Renovation and Scenography, where you'll redesign real spaces like exhibitions or workspaces, often partnering with Geneva institutions for authentic challenges. Technical modules like Construction and Materiality dive into building techniques and sustainable materials, while Digital Representation introduces software for modern prototyping. It's here that you'll start seeing your ideas come to life through collaborations that mirror professional practice.

Year 3: Professional Polish
Your final year focuses on advanced studios in Object Design and comprehensive projects, culminating in portfolios ready for the job market or even presentations at events like European Heritage Days. Courses in Energy and Sustainability ensure you design eco-conscious spaces, paired with Professional Practice to cover contracts, client work, and administration. You'll graduate confident, with a network from HEAD's interdisciplinary scene in Fine Arts, Fashion, and more.

Focus areas
Private/public interiors, heritage renovation, scenography, object design, construction/materiality, energy/sustainability, and professional practice— all tied to contemporary societal scales from local homes to global exhibitions.

Learning outcomes
You'll master the full spectrum of interior architecture, from conceptual design to technical execution, while positioning your work amid real-world issues like sustainability and inclusivity, ready to tackle professional projects with technical, creative, and administrative expertise.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
As part of HES-SO Genève's University of Applied Sciences and Arts, this BA delivers a professionally recognized degree focused on practical skills, with constant industry ties ensuring you're job-ready in interior design fields.

Reputation (employability rankings)
HEAD – Genève stands as one of Europe's top art and design schools, renowned for its bachelor's in Interior Architecture and strong graduate outcomes, with alumni showcasing at Milano Design Week and collaborations with elite brands—fueling high employability in Geneva's thriving design economy.

Ready to create spaces that matter? Apply now for 2026 admissions via the creative assignment: [Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture | HEAD - HES-SO Genève](https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/programs-research/bachelor-arts-interior-architecture).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

 Why the Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève is Perfect for Your Design Career

 

The BA in Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève stands out because it bridges the gap between theory and real-world practice from day one. You won't just sit in lectures learning about design principles—you'll be working on actual projects with real clients, collaborating with design organizations, institutions, and prestigious commercial brands like Aesop, Bucherer, and USM. This means your portfolio won't be filled with hypothetical exercises; it will showcase genuine professional experience that makes you immediately competitive when you graduate.

 Hands-On Learning in State-of-the-Art Facilities

The program combines studio projects across different specializations (private/public interiors, heritage renovation, scenography, object design) with theory and technical modules, all while you learn in spacious design studios and advanced technical workshops. The facilities and tools available to you include:

- Wood, metal, and prototyping workshops for hands-on material experimentation
- Model-making facilities to develop your three-dimensional thinking
- Photography studios for professional documentation of your work
- Studio spaces designed specifically for the intensive project-based curriculum
- Cross-disciplinary workshops with students from Visual Communication, Cinema, Fine Arts, Fashion Design, and Media Design, fostering collaborative creativity

Beyond the campus, you'll benefit from HEAD's location in Geneva, a city with numerous cultural institutions including the Maison de l'Architecture and Pavillon Sicli, providing constant exposure to professional design communities and ongoing exhibitions.

The curriculum ensures you master every aspect of the profession—from the conceptual and technical to the administrative—preparing you for all the professional responsibilities you'll face as an interior architect.

Progression & Future Opportunities

 Why the BA in Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève Will Transform Your Career

 

The BA in Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève is designed around hands-on learning that prepares you for real-world professional success. From day one, you'll work on studio projects across multiple design disciplines—from private and public interiors to heritage renovation and scenography—combined with theory modules and technical training that give you both the conceptual foundation and practical expertise employers demand.

What makes this program special is the caliber of facilities at your disposal. The school's renovated industrial campus gives you access to advanced technical workshops where you can work with wood, metal, prototyping equipment, and model-making tools, plus a photography studio for documenting your work. You're not just learning about design in lectures; you're building, creating, and iterating in professional-grade spaces.

 What You'll Actually Do:

- Studio projects across diverse scales and contexts: private interiors, public spaces, heritage sites, and scenographic design
- Technical workshops for hands-on work with wood, metal, prototyping, and model fabrication
- Advanced representation tools: both analogue and digital methods for visualizing your designs
- Sustainability and construction modules covering energy efficiency, materiality, and professional building practices
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration through regular workshops and courses with students from Visual Communication, Cinema, Fine Arts, Fashion Design, and Media Design—building your ability to work on multidisciplinary teams
- Access to the Gustave & Léonard Hentsch Park on campus, a cultural and creative space donated to the city, where design thinking extends beyond the studio
- Library and research resources housed in the modernist Building D, supporting your conceptual development
- Photography studio for professional documentation of your work

The curriculum integrates theory with practice, so you're understanding *why* spaces work the way they do while simultaneously learning *how* to design them. You'll graduate with a Bachelor of Arts HES-SO in Interior Design—a degree recognized internationally—and a portfolio of substantial projects that directly demonstrate your capabilities to employers.

This is experiential learning that actually matters: you're solving real design problems, using professional tools, and collaborating with peers across creative disciplines in a city that's a hub for contemporary architecture and design.

For more details on campus facilities, visit: https://www.hesge.ch/head/en/school/new-campus

Program Key Stats

CHF2,250
CHF1,550
CHF 150
Sept Intake : 2nd Mar


Yes

Eligibility Criteria

ABB - AAB
2.5 - 3.0
24 - 30
60 - 75

NA
NA
6.0
72

Additional Information & Requirements

Country Requirements

Career Options

  • interior design

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