University of Northampton

Interior Architecture & Spatial Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The Interior Architecture & Spatial Design (IASD) degree curriculum engages with real local, regional and global issues. These are used as the basis for devising innovative, spatial, sustainable and technical solutions that benefit users of a wide variety of spaces in different contexts. With the combination of visual communication, spatial design and professional practice skills, Interior Architecture & Spatial Design (Top-up) BA (Hons) students at the University of Northampton are well-equipped to work with light, material and surface qualities in developing their broader understanding of interior architectural design.

Key highlights

  • Curriculum built around real local, regional and global design issues
  • Develop innovative, sustainable and technical spatial design solutions
  • Combines visual communication, spatial design and professional practice skills
  • Work with light, material and surface qualities in interior spaces

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Interior architect
  • Interior designer
  • Spatial designer
  • Exhibition designer
  • Retail designer
  • Architectural technologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year

Admission

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