Interior Architecture / Interior Design
Interior Architecture / Interior Design
Interior architecture studies how people interact with spaces and teaches how to design interiors to be functional, attractive and sustainable. Drawing, concept development, computer visualization and model making are among the core skills.
Design and artsExample courses
What do graduates do?
- Interior architect and interior designer
- Exhibition designer
- Set and production designer (theater, television, film)
- Visual merchandiser
- Furniture designer
- Design consultant
Which subjects matter?
Anglia Ruskin University prefers an art, design or media subject at A-level for interior architecture. The University of Edinburgh does not ask for a specific subject. Both schools ask for a portfolio.
Example: University of the Arts London (UAL), first-year courses
- Unit 1: Introduction to Interior Design: methods and processes
- Unit 2: Design objects
- Unit 3: Design media
- Unit 4: Design contexts
Length by country
United Kingdom
USA
NetherlandsExams required for this field
Portfolio United Kingdom
UAL Chelsea BA Interior Design asks for a digital portfolio of up to 30 pages after you apply. The portfolio is uploaded through PebblePad.
TOLD (Test del Design) Italy
Politecnico di Milano uses the TOLD for design bachelor's programs for 2026/27 entry. At least 24 correct answers in the TENG English section of the test can show English proficiency.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
3 schools in 2 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
Canada
Humber PolytechnicBachelor of Interior Design · TorontoToronto Metropolitan UniversityInterior Design · TorontoUnited Kingdom
University of EdinburghInterior Design BA (Hons) · EdinburghWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a placement year in interior architecture education?
In some programs in the United Kingdom, yes. At Nottingham Trent University, the program is 3 years; students who want to can take a placement year between years 2 and 3 and finish in 4 years.
How is a portfolio requested for interior architecture applications?
Nottingham Trent University asks for a digital portfolio if your first application is looked on favorably. The University of Edinburgh treats the portfolio as an important part of the application. At UAL Chelsea, the portfolio is up to 30 pages and is uploaded through PebblePad.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
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