Course Overview - Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
Get experience working with real clients at our in-house Architecture Project Office as you learn how to turn empty spaces and tired interiors into inspiring places for people to work...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/><br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/><br/>Get experience working with real clients at our in-house Architecture Project Office as you learn how to turn empty spaces and tired interiors into inspiring places for people to work on this Interior Architecture and Design degree.<br/><br/>Youll use the same tools and software as the professionals. Youll use your creative flair and attention to detail to adapt existing buildings in a sustainable way, creating captivating new spaces and designing stunning, functional interiors.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/>- Apply your skills in a design practice or the construction industry on an optional one-year placement<br/><br/><br/>- Set yourself up for a fulfilling career in everything from interior design to brand consultancy<br/><br/><br/>- Showcase your work to potential employers at our Graduate Show<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of our strong industry connections to build your professional network<br/><br/><br/>- Develop concepts and designs in a lively studio environment that mimics what youll experience in your career<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>After the course, youll have plenty of career options.<br/><br/>**What jobs can you do with an Interior Architecture and Design degree?**<br/>Previous graduates have gone on to work in multi-disciplinary architectural design practices, commercial and retail practices, brand consultancies and film studios in roles such as:<br/>- interior designer <br/><br/><br/>- model maker<br/><br/><br/>- visual merchandiser<br/><br/><br/>- computer visualiser<br/><br/><br/>- Part 1 architectural assistant<br/><br/><br/>- film studio props designer<br/><br/><br/>Others have gone on to work in industries such as such as education, events planning and retail management.<br/><br/>You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level.