Interior Architecture BA

The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture program at Middlesex University London focuses on transforming interior environments within existing architectural contexts. Students are trained to explore the spatial, material, and sensory qualities of interiors while responding to real-world social, cultural, and environmental issues.

The course emphasizes creative design thinking, technical competence, and sustainable practice, preparing students to become innovative spatial designers who can reshape the built environment through adaptive reuse and contextual transformation.

Key Focus Areas:

• Adaptive Reuse and Interior Spatial Transformation

• Sustainable and Ethical Design Practice

• Materiality, Lighting, and Atmosphere

• Technical Detailing and Professional Skills

• Human Experience and Wellbeing in Design

Year-wise Breakdown of Core Modules

Year 1: Foundations

• Introduction to spatial design and visual communication

• 2D and 3D representation (drawing, model-making, CAD)

• Exploration of scale, form, and material through studio projects

• Understanding user needs and environmental context

Year 2: Intermediate

• Advanced spatial design projects with commercial or social impact

• Integration of sustainability, accessibility, and wellbeing

• Technical modules on construction detailing, lighting, and materials

• Projects often linked to live briefs and real-world scenarios

Year 3: Advanced Practice

• Final major project: independently led design brief

• Dissertation or contextual report (research and critical analysis)

• Portfolio development and preparation for industry or further study

• Participation in end-of-year degree show

Note: Middlesex does not offer a Year 4 or placement year as standard in this course. However, students can access internships and industry connections through the university's Employability Service.

Learning and Assessment Methods

• Studio-Based Learning: Core of the course; promotes experimentation and collaborative critique

• Seminars & Lectures: Support theoretical understanding and contextual studies

• Workshops: Focused on materials, construction techniques, and digital tools

• Field Trips & Site Visits: Explore real design contexts (UK and international)

• Assessment:

  • 100% coursework – design portfolios, presentations, models, and written work

  • No formal exams

Rankings

• Top 5 Modern University in London – Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide

• Middlesex ranked Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023)