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

Course Content

• Course Details

  The Interior Architecture and Spatial Design Top Up degree BA is the final year of the degree. Having already developed the skills and qualifications for year 1 and 2, this Interior Architecture top-up programme gives you the opportunity to be part of a challenging and rewarding experience, both in terms of your personal development and for your vocational aspirations. With its combination of visual communication, spatial design awareness and professional practice skills, together with your development as a questioning individual, your enthusiasm and endeavours will make your vision a success.

  This top-up year will allow you to further develop your already considerable skills in design. The structure of year 3 enables students to develop challenging design solutions that benefit society, as well as contributing to their broader understanding of interior architectural design as a professional pathway.

  Find out what it’s like to study Interior Architecture & Spatial Design Top-Up degree at the University of Northampton:

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.

  • Stage 1
    • Minor Design Project (20 Credits)
      Module code: 3DD3022

      Status: Compulsory
      Developing and strengthening skills and knowledge explored in level 5, you will undertake a sketch scheme project where you will define and resolve functional, aesthetic and technical issues within a real-world scenario. Project briefs are externally set by outside agencies such as the Royal Society of Arts Student Design Competition.
    • Final Major Project (80 Credits)
      Module code: 3DD3042

      Status: Compulsory
      Developing and strengthening skills and knowledge explored in level 5, you will undertake a sketch scheme project where you will define and resolve functional, aesthetic and technical issues within a real-world scenario. Project briefs are externally set by outside agencies such as the Royal Society of Arts Student Design Competition.
    • Dissertation (20 Credits)
      Module code: 3DD4006

      Status: Compulsory
      Students negotiate a research project that is relevant to `Interior? with an outcome in the form of a 5000 word written/visual dissertation. During tutorials students develop skills at written communication: academic research, analysis and development; exploration through a range of knowledge bases, culminating in the ability to present cohesive ideas.

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