Top reasons to choose Interior Architecture at NTU
Our interior architecture and design course is designed to be dynamic, creative, and hands-on. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create spaces that are beautiful, functional, and sustainable.
You'll explore the design and development of internal environments in relation to their architectural composition, considering aspects such as form, structure and light. Through live projects and creative briefs, you’ll develop your identity as a designer, gaining transferable skills that will prepare you for a successful career in architectural design, interior decoration or interior design.
Best of all, you'll be based in our Grade II* listed Gothic Revival style Arkwright building - complete with a studio culture that reflects modern practice, and challenges you to work collaboratively, share experiences and experiment with ideas.
NTU is 3rd for the number of UG students studying Architecture, Building and Planning (HESA 2023/2024).
*Foundation course is awaiting approval
We’re the world’s second-most sustainable university in the UI GreenMetric rankings 2024. Thinking green isn’t just a bolt-on at NTU; it’s a part of our DNA.
We're 3rd for the number of undergraduate students studying Architecture, Building and Planning (HESA 2023/2024).
You will benefit from our incredible industry links at our annual NTU Built Environment jobs fair and Annual Architecture Exchange event.
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 have ranked Architecture at NTU 1st in the UK for Teaching quality.
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Explore your facilities
Our students work with a range of industry-standard facilities across our Architecture courses. From the studios to the workshops to the study centre, there is space and resource for everyone to work, learn and develop designs and projects.
Interior Architecture and Design Facilities
From beautiful open creative spaces to specialist technical equipment, you'll find everything you need to excel in our Interior Architecture and Design facilities.
Model-making Studio
You'll be able to develop your projects in this well-equipped space, facilitated with expert supervision from our workshop technicians. In here you'll find bansaws, sanders, 2D and 3D hot-wire cutting and vacuum forming machinery, milling machines, lathes and drills.
Wood Workshop
For some projects that involve creating models from wood, you'll work in this space filled with the equipment and technical expertise required to support.
Top tip: Keep on sketching!
We encourage all our applicants to start a sketchbook to prepare for the course. You could begin with an A4 or A5 sized book, start to explore your surroundings and sketch what you see, from inside to outside.
Hand drawing is a vital skill in architecture and design. It's an ability you'll develop throughout your studies, so get a head start before you arrive!
Recommended equipment
If you're looking to purchase your own laptop ahead of University, here are some recommended specifications including for processors, operating systems, RAM, resolution and more you may want to consider based on the programmes needed to complete work during the course.
Software used on the course includes the Adobe Suite, Sketchup, CAD and Autodesk Revit. Although not essential, if you would like to begin training on these before starting the course it would be advantageous.
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Have a look at our Student Showcase
You'll showcase your work at Degree Shows at the end of your Final Year, so take a look and get some inspiration!
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