Interior Architecture and Venue Design with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Architecture and planning

A-Level Entry

DDD

UCAS Points

72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

Learn to develop striking three-dimensional spaces on this accredited interior architecture and venue design degree. From bars to hotels, live performance spaces to museums, you’ll cover a wide range of venue designs on this accredited course featuring industry placements and an excellent employment record.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

  • ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), so you’ll develop the knowledge and skills you need to become professionally qualified.

  • STRONG EMPLOYER LINKS: This course is designed with the help of employers, so it is focused on preparing you to hit the ground running from day one in your career. Our associations span major names such as Akarstudios, Virgin Atlantic, Interserve, Benoy Architects, Jacobs, Bouygues UK, Pick Everard, Lathams, WCAC Group, Maber, Morrisons Design Ltd., CPMG and Akar Studios, and Millar Management. Our industry partnerships mean that you will have the chance to see real-world projects at first hand and go on study trips in the UK and Europe. You will also be inspired by guest lectures delivered by experts from industry.

    - LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: During your studies, you will be constantly challenged to conceptualise, investigate and develop the design of three-dimensional spaces. You will work on real-world projects based upon actual sites and go on study trips. On top of all that, your work will be highly visible because we encourage you to enter exhibitions.

  • WORK EXPERIENCE: The optional year in industry could be an unforgettable and CV-transforming experience; previous students have been to Los Angeles and Singapore.

  • EXPERT TEACHING: We foster an ethos where you will produce socially, culturally and environmentally responsive design proposals, drawing upon best practice and the wide-ranging expertise of our teaching teams.

    WHAT YOU'LL COVER:

  • Throughout your studies, you will gain a thorough understanding of the ways in which architectural and interior design histories and theories, as well as existing physical and cultural contexts, inform design processes, programmes and proposals. In your third year, you will also get to carry out an Integrated Design Project.

    HOW YOU'RE ASSESSED:

  • You will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you develop your presentation and communication skills, which are essential for professional practice.

    YOUR CAREER

  • Our amazing employment record should reassure you of your prospects. There are plenty of employment opportunities for BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Venue Design graduates, ranging from generic architectural or interior design to venue project management and technical consultancy. Our links with companies like Lathams, WCAC Group, Maber, and Morrisons Design Ltd., will ensure you are well-connected and able to break into this industry.

    STUDY OPTIONS: This course is available with a Placement Year.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2451 Architects
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    University of Derby

    Derby

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