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Leeds Beckett University

UCAS Code: W254 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

120

A minimum of 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

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About this course

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2026

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2026

Subject

Architecture

**Critically engage with the design and adaptive reuse of existing spaces as you prepare for socially responsible interior architecture practice or further study.**

**Designing for a greener future**
It’s vital to address the ethical implications and environmental impact of demolishing and building anew, especially in response to the ongoing climate crisis. This degree promotes a responsible use and conservation of built resources by taking a multidisciplinary approach to the adaptive reuse of existing structures.

As part of this course, you’ll:

- Draw on architecture and landscape, as well as art and design, and critically engage in interior practice

- Create spaces that can become the location for significant individual and collective experiences

- Study in a supportive environment and work in a well-equipped studio at our City Campus in the centre of Leeds

- Learn about the histories and theories of interior architecture and understand the cultural contexts influencing spatial design

- Develop clear arguments and design creative and adaptive reuse projects in response to set briefs or your own ideas

- Learn about the right materials and construction methods while building an understanding of the environmental impact of working with existing structures

- Work independently to manage tasks and take responsibility for planning and completing individual and group projects

**Social updates**
Check out our Instagram (@leedsbeckettinterior) to see student work and stay updated with our course activities.

**Find out more**

**Diverse community**
On this degree, you’ll become part of a diverse community of students with a wide range of backgrounds and interests, enriching your learning experience and broadening your perspective.

**A Cross-Disciplinary Journey**
Your first year is shared with students from our Architecture and Landscape Architecture courses. This approach will give you a solid understanding of how all three disciplines shape spaces. It encourages collaboration and a deeper appreciation of the interconnected roles in real-world practice.

**Set yourself apart**
Experienced academics and practitioners will support you in developing impressive professional portfolios and CVs. These will help you stand out to potential employers or when applying for further study.

**Student work**
See examples of work from previous students by visiting the Leeds School of Architecture pages on our website.

**Guest lectures**
You’ll have access to guest lectures and workshops throughout the year, both on campus and in conjunction with external organisations.

The INSIDE/OUT lecture series brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site.

**Why study the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture course at Leeds Beckett University?**
1. **Work on live briefs** to develop your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
2. Join **one of the largest university arts communities** in the north
3. Learn from an **expert, research-active interdisciplinary teaching team**
4. Access modern facilities in Leeds School of Arts and get to grips with the tools and software you'll use in industry

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:
- Design Projects 1
- Design Projects 2
- Histories & Theories 1
- Histories & Theories 2
- Materials & Ecologies 1
- Materials & Ecologies 2

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Design Projects 3
- Design Projects 4
- Histories & Theories 3
- Identities & Practices
In addition, choose our Year 2 optional placement module. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date info.

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Design Projects 5
- Dissertation
- Agency & Pathways

The Uni

Course location:

City CampusC

Department:

Art, Architecture and Design

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if the overall teaching satisfaction score here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

87%
Architecture

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Architecture

Teaching and learning

85%
Staff make the subject interesting
85%
Staff are good at explaining things
82%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
83%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

63%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
63%
Course specific equipment and facilities
62%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
64%
Male students
36%
Female students
52%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Architecture

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£24,000
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Average annual salary
90%
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Employed or in further education
80%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

40%
Draughtspersons and related architectural technicians
18%
Architects, town planners and surveyors
10%
Design occupations

Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Architecture

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£27k

£27k

£30k

£30k

£37k

£37k

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This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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