Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design course at Coventry University focuses on reimagining and transforming interior spaces through creative, functional, and sustainable design. The program blends architectural principles with interior design practices, preparing students to work on diverse environments—from domestic and commercial interiors to public and experiential spaces.

Students develop core spatial and technical skills while engaging in real-world projects, enabling them to respond critically to design briefs within global and cultural contexts.

Key Focus Areas:

• Adaptive Reuse & Sustainability

• Human-Centred Design and inclusivity

• Spatial Innovation and storytelling

• Digital Tools & Technical Drawing

• Model Making and Material Experimentation

Year-wise Breakdown of Core Modules

Year 1: Foundations

• Introduction to interior architecture, spatial awareness, and materiality

• Design principles, technical drawing, and model-making

• Visual communication: hand sketching, CAD, digital rendering

• Exploration of form, space, and user experience

Year 2: Intermediate

• Projects focusing on commercial, cultural, or social interior spaces

• Integration of construction methods, lighting design, and building regulations

• Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects

• Continued development of CAD and presentation skills

Year 3: Optional Placement Year

• Opportunity for full-time work placement in the interior architecture industry, gaining professional experience

• Supported by the university’s Talent Team

Final Year (Year 3 or 4 if placement is taken): Advanced Practice

• Independent final major design project

• Emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and user needs

• Portfolio development for industry readiness

• Design thesis contextualising personal creative direction

Learning and Assessment Methods

• Studio-Based Learning: Project-led work in a collaborative studio environment

• Lectures and Seminars: Design theory, sustainability, materials

• Workshops: Digital design (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Suite), 3D printing, laser cutting

• Field Trips: Visits to design exhibitions, buildings, and live projects

• Assessment:

  • 100% coursework (no formal exams): project work, portfolios, presentations, and reflective writing

Rankings

• Top 20 in the UK for Architecture – Guardian University Guide 2024

• Coventry University is TEF Gold rated for teaching excellence (2023)