Glasgow School of Art
Interior Architecture
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS K150
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Garnethill Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
K150
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Course Overview
Interior Architecture at Glasgow School of Art in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Interior design graduates work for design practices, hospitality groups, property developers and independent studios creating commercial, retail, hospitality and residential interiors. Freelance and studio-based portfolio careers are common.
Student life (indicative)
Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
2,845
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
37.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Interior Architecture
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Interior Architecture topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Interior Architecture
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Architecture
- Interior architecture
- Architectural technology
- Architectural history
- Design history
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
2,845
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
37%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
- Glasgow has one of the UK's liveliest student scenes — renowned for its music, comedy and arts, brilliant pubs and restaurants, and a famously warm and unpretentious local culture.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Diverse international food scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Interior design graduates work for design practices, hospitality groups, property developers and independent studios creating commercial, retail, hospitality and residential interiors. Freelance and studio-based portfolio careers are common.
- Interior design graduates work for design practices, hospitality groups, property developers and independent studios creating commercial, retail, hospitality and residential interiors.
- Freelance and studio-based portfolio careers are common.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Creative industries
- Design
- Architecture
Study Abroad Opportunities
N
- N
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,520/month budget (housing $870, food $320, transport $110) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,520/month budget (housing $870, food $320, transport $110) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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