AUCB Study Abroad
Study Abroad Short Courses
Interior Architecture & Design
This exciting and challenging course offers the opportunity to develop a creative and dynamic understanding of the potential of three-dimensional interior space. The course focuses on observing and understanding the needs of people within spaces and environments and explores alternative solutions to contemporary design problems. Working in a lively and realistic studio environment, you will explore the creative use of space and develop practical skills to progress from project concept to project presentation; you may also work on ‘live’ projects during the course, working closely with industry and specialist professionals.
How does Short Courses Study Abroad work?
Year 1 aims to develop your creativity and give you the practical skills required to execute successful interior architecture schemes. During this year you will share the delivery of technology units alongside first year Architecture students. You will be given the opportunity to participate in an assessed work placements for a four week period; the placement offers an opportunity to refine your skills in a relevant industry environment, to gain practical experience and to make useful contacts.
Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 30
Maximum Study Time: 300 Hours
Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours
Summer Term Modules: 10 April 2012 - 1 June 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 15
Maximum Study Time: 150 Hours
Year 2 builds upon your skills and technical ability, enabling you to fully realise your potential and develop your flair and creativity as a professional designer. Your final major project will bring these skills together, encouraging more specialised study within your particular areas of interest and building upon your awareness of design within the wider community.
Autumn Term Modules: 3 October 2011 - 9 December 2011
Maximum Credit Points available: 30
Maximum Study Time: 300 Hours
Spring Term Modules: 3 January 2012 - 23 March 2012
Maximum Credit Points available: 45
Maximum Study Time: 450 Hours
Study Abroad Short Course students at the Arts University College Bournemouth pay £3,650 per term for tuition fees (2011/12).
A closer look at this course
More student work, together with a look at our studios, recent projects, exhibitions, industry links and details of our course staff, can all be viewed in the ‘Showcase’ for this course.




