Bachelor in BA Honours Interior Architecture and Design with Foundation Year

At Sheffield Hallam University, tuition fees are 18,900 GBP per year.

Graduates from this programme are equipped to pursue professional careers as interior designers, spatial planners, exhibition designers, and architectural consultants. By blending creative vision with technical rigour, you will be prepared to work within architectural practices, retail design firms, hospitality groups, and cultural institutions, or to establish your own independent design studio.

This course is specifically designed for students who want to build a foundational understanding of the creative industries before specialising in the transformative field of interior architecture. By working alongside architects, engineers, and designers in a collaborative studio environment, you will develop the ability to turn complex spatial challenges into sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically sophisticated environments.

Distinctive Design Community

The programme places a heavy emphasis on 'care as a critical activity'—fostering designs that respect global human contexts and the environment. You will benefit from:

• Hands-on experience with industry-standard 3D technology and media.
• Participation in the annual Future Now Festival of Creativity to showcase your portfolio to employers.
• Extensive networking through live projects with partners such as BDP, HLM, and IKEA.
• Membership in Creative UK, providing access to a vast professional support network.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.