Accredited for Professional Practice
Belmont is home to Middle Tennessee's only accredited Architecture program, while our Interior Design program has maintained accreditation for more than 45 years, providing you the foundation, expertise and credentials needed for success in the design profession.
Studio-Based Learning
Work on real-world design challenges and projects that extends beyond the walls of Belmont’s campus. Through hands-on studio experiences, you'll develop technical design skills, build a professional portfolio and graduate prepared to enter the workforce with confidence.
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Connected to Nashville’s Design Community
Located minutes from downtown Nashville, Belmont connects you to a thriving creative community through internships, industry partnerships and networking opportunities. You'll build meaningful professional connections while gaining exposure to the firms, studios and organizations shaping the city's future.
Rooted in Faith, Focused on Hope
Belmont University is a top-ranked Christian university where faith, purpose and potential come together in the heart of Nashville.
“Even in an academic setting, we were exploring real considerations like access, safety and long-term livability. It reminded me that thoughtful design can continue to inform conversations about community impact long after the studio ends.”
“Interior Design at Belmont provided me with a space to develop skills like sketching, drafting and space planning. But what really impacted me is the way all my professors give us safe environments to ask questions, grow our leadership skills and become excellent communicators.”
What You'll Study
Belmont's Architecture and Interior Design programs combine creative exploration, technical skill development and hands-on studio learning. Through real-world projects, portfolio development and community engagement, you'll learn how to design spaces that are beautiful and functional to the people who use them.
- Human-Centered Design
- Architectural & Interior Design Studios
- Building Systems, Materials & Documentation
- Design Communication & Visual Presentation
- Portfolio Development & Professional Practice
- Community-Based Design Projects & Real-World Applications
Belmont combines accredited programs, hands-on studio learning and real-world projects with access to Nashville's thriving creative community. Students build professional portfolios, receive mentorship from practicing professionals and gain the skills needed for long-term success in the design industry.
Belmont is home to Middle Tennessee's only accredited architecture program, while its interior design program has maintained accreditation for more than 45 years. Accreditation ensures your education meets rigorous industry standards and supports future professional and licensure goals.
Yes. Through studio-based learning, real-world projects, internships and portfolio development, you'll build the technical, creative and professional skills needed to confidently pursue opportunities in architecture, interior design and related fields.
Belmont prepares thoughtful, service-minded designers who combine creativity, technical expertise and empathy. Through hands-on projects and community engagement, you'll learn how design can positively impact both people and places.
At Belmont, design is about more than creating beautiful spaces. Through human-centered design and community engagement, you'll learn how thoughtful spaces can improve well-being, strengthen communities and positively shape the way people live, work and interact.
Ready to Shape the Future Through Design?
Build your skills, discover your creative potential and take the next step toward a career in architecture or interior design at Belmont.