Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Interior Architecture

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

Interior Architects change, redesign, and reuse existing buildings to create useful, interesting, and easy-to-use spaces for people. The course focuses on human needs to make the quality of these environments better for the people inside them. This programme is part of the larger Architecture department, which means students can work with other design students and learn from studies into sustainable design.

The course focuses on changing and improving existing spaces by putting people's needs first, with a lot of attention given to sustainability. Learning mostly happens in the studio and involves using both old-style drawing and new digital software to create detailed designs. Students' final grade is judged equally on three main parts: their Skills (what they can actually do), Context (their understanding of theory and history), and Ideas (their creative thinking).

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience. The process is well arranged, as applicants must also submit a digital portfolio and attend a successful interview.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need between 96 and 120 UCAS Tariff points from A levels or equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma at MMM–DDM.
  • The requirement also includes five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or higher, which must cover English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics.
  • The final offer depends on the successful outcome of the interview and portfolio review.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in the Academic IELTS test, with no individual section score below 5.5.
  • Equivalent secure English language test (SELT) results are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course gain skills that prepare them for many different jobs. Here are the main career choices:

  • Interior Architect
  • Exhibition and Set Designer
  • Heritage and Conservation Specialist
  • Lighting or Workplace Consultant
  • Project Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students taking the BA Interior Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 per year.

Admission

Applications for this programme are to be submitted through UCAS. But we strongly suggest and encourage all applicants to contact AHZ's trained counsellors for help with the process.

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