University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Ranked 9th in the UK for art (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) Exploration interior architectural design in XR and the metaverse Gain real world experience on live industry projects The programme’s vision is Design For Happiness. If you have a passion for design and want to make a positive impact on the world, our BA Interior Architecture and Design programme is the perfect fit for you! With a focus on Design for Happiness, our curriculum is designed to help you create spaces that enhance people's lives and promote wellbeing From the focus on the social and cultural impacts of our practice to the cutting-edge technology like the metaverse and XR, we'll teach you the skills you need to become a design innovator.

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Key highlights

  • Explores interior architectural design in XR and the metaverse
  • Real-world experience gained on live industry projects
  • Curriculum built around a Design for Happiness vision
  • Creates spaces that enhance people's lives and promote wellbeing
  • Examines the social and cultural impacts of design practice
  • Sandwich route available for an extended study pathway

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019/20 Academic Year 72-168 UCAS points. Formal or informal qualifications in art or design, evidence of skill and experience in portfolio. GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above (Grade C for English and Grade D for Maths if taken before 2015). Admission subject…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, English
  • Additional condition: interview — Admission subject to portfolio interview.
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Admission subject to portfolio interview.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Interior architect
  • Interior designer
  • Spatial designer
  • Exhibition designer
  • Retail and commercial interior designer
  • XR and virtual environment designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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