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Architecture and Interior Design

  • Certificate of Higher Education
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 2027-09-07
  • Undergraduate
City of Portsmouth College
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2027-2028
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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.

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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)

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City of Portsmouth College

Study options

  • Certificate of Higher Education • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 2027-09-07

Apply by
27 January 2027

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
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
27 January 2027

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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A Level

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

T Level

Pass (C or above in the core) - Merit

UCAS Tariff

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

Scottish Higher

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

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

Scottish Advanced Higher

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

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

DM
Must be in an art and design subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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

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

MMP
Must be in an art and design subject.

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

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

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

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

Students at franchise colleges: Please contact Fee Enquiries on 023 9284 5259.

For further fee information please see https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.

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