UK · Bachelor's
Ravensbourne University London
BA (Hons) Interior Design Environment Architectures
Ravensbourne University London
Course Overview
Ravensbourne University London — based in a Foreign Office-listed Foster + Partners-designed building on Greenwich Peninsula opposite The O2 — is one of the UK's most contemporary creative-industries universities. The BA Interior Design Environment Architectures is unusual in framing interiors as 'environment architecture' — bridging architecture, interior, and exhibition design. Students develop projects across residential, hospitality, retail, public space and exhibition contexts, with industry collaborations including The Design Council, Soho House Group, BarberOsgerby studio, and the V&A Museum's exhibition design team.
Sri Lankan applicants — particularly those passionate about residential / hospitality interior design and aiming at Sri Lanka's growing high-end residential and boutique-hotel sector (Geoffrey Bawa school of tropical modernism, Cinnamon properties, Aman Resorts, COMO Hotels) — choose Ravensbourne for the explicit interior-and-environment dual focus (most UK degrees are pure architecture or pure interior, this one bridges both). Strong portfolio outputs feed into UK studios (David Collins Studio, Studioilse, AB Concept) plus return-route into Colombo's residential and boutique-hospitality design scene.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Level: BBB-BBC with at least one Art / Design / Architecture-related subject preferred.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28-30 points.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Local A Level: 3 passes; Art at A or above strengthens application.
- check_circle Portfolio submission: 15-20 pieces showing design thinking, sketching, model-making, and any digital (Photoshop, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino) work.
- check_circle Personal statement linking interior-design interests to specific projects or designers.
- check_circle Portfolio review interview (online for international applicants).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 55 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your secondary schooling was in English-medium for 3+ years.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (£) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | £22,000 | Rs. 8,800,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, London) | £16,000 | Rs. 6,400,000 |
| Materials & Studio Fees (per year) | £800 | Rs. 320,000 |
| Student Visa & IHS Fee (3 years) | £2,500 | Rs. 1,000,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | £41,300 | Rs. 16,520,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 2-year UK Graduate Route. Ravensbourne Interior Design graduates work at David Collins Studio, Studioilse, AB Concept, Soho House Design, plus boutique residential / hospitality studios across London. Sri Lankan returnees take Senior Designer / Studio Lead posts at Colombo studios working with Cinnamon, Anantara, Six Senses, Amangalla, plus private residential commissions. UK starting interior designer salary: £25,000-32,000.
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