Interior Architecture

Course Summary The BA Interior Architecture at Middlesex University is designed for creative thinkers who want to transform existing buildings into inspiring and functional spaces. Focusing on the adaptation, remodelling, and sustainable reuse of interiors, the course combines architectural design with spatial problem-solving. Through studio-based projects and hands-on learning, you’ll explore strategies to reimagine urban environments, enhance social spaces, and create hybrid interiors that respond to both history and modern needs. With a balance of creative and technical training, this course prepares you for an exciting and rewarding career as a spatial designer, industry influencer, and contemporary place-maker.

Why Study This Course at Middlesex? At Middlesex, you’ll study in a supportive and vibrant environment that is 5th in London for overall student positivity (NSS 2023), reflecting our focus on student success and satisfaction. Led by Jason Scoot, an award-winning architect and RCA graduate who has worked with Sir David Adjaye OM OBE, you’ll benefit from expert teaching and real-world industry insights. Located in North London, you’ll be just a short tube ride away from the city’s world-class galleries, museums, and design studios, providing endless inspiration for your projects. Middlesex also offers exciting international exchange programmes, allowing you to study with partner institutions across Europe and beyond. For those looking to gain hands-on experience, the course includes an optional one-year industry placement as part of a four-year programme, earning you an Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice: Interior Architecture & Design.

What Will You Gain? Throughout the course, you’ll develop a strong understanding of spatial design, focusing on sustainability, reuse, and innovative approaches to interior architecture. You will gain practical skills in sketching, CAD, AI tools, model-making, prototyping, and fabrication to bring your ideas to life. You’ll also learn to design transformative spaces that foster social cohesion, such as libraries, museums, healthcare facilities, and educational settings. By combining creative design with structural and construction awareness, you’ll develop the professional expertise to work with sustainable materials and emerging technologies. Upon graduation, you’ll have a strong portfolio of projects that showcase your skills, giving you the confidence to pursue a successful career in architectural and interior design practices, specialist studios, or as an independent design professional.