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Architecture and Interior Design

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
City of Portsmouth College
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Course summary

Overview

Shape the future of architecture and interior design on our CertHE Architecture and Interior Design course, delivered in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth.

You’ll develop creative and technical skills in sustainable design, model-making, CAD, and real-world design briefs, gaining insight into the theories and histories that shape the built environment. With access to expert tuition and strong industry links, you’ll learn to design functional, beautiful spaces that enhance people’s lives.

After completion, you can progress to higher-level study or careers in architecture, interior design, urban planning, and beyond, with the skills to adapt to an evolving industry.

Please note this course isn’t currently open to EU or International students.

This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page

Modules

Year 1

Core modules
Design Communication and Portfolio -(40 credits)
Design Fundamentals - (40 credits)
Histories, Theories and Matters of Concern - (20 credits)
Technology and Environment: Exploration - (20 credits)

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City of Portsmouth College

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 07/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
K122
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
City of Portsmouth College
Campus Code:
P
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
K122
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
City of Portsmouth College
Campus Code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

80 points
80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant subject or experience in art and design is required.

A level

CDD
80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant subject or experience in art and design is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP
Must be in an art and design subject.

Access to HE Diploma

80 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject.

Scottish Higher

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DM
Must be in an art and design subject.

Scottish Advanced Higher

80 Tariff points to include 2 Advanced Highers, to include a relevant subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26 points from the IB Diploma, with a Higher Level in a relevant subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

80 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level in an art and design subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

80 tariff points from Higher Level subjects, to include a relevant subject.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Cambridge Pre-U score of 38, to include a Principal Subject in a relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

T Level

Pass (C or above in the core) - Merit

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Applicants without a relevant subject or experience will be asked to provide a portfolio in support of their application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)N/A
Cambridge English AdvancedN/A
Cambridge English ProficiencyN/A
PTE AcademicN/A
TOEFL (iBT)N/A
Trinity ISEN/A

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Undergraduate fees for 2026 entry will be available shortly.

For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs

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