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MA Interior Design

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  • London
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MA Interior Design
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This research-led Interior Design MA is designed for graduates from interior design and related disciplines, or professionals seeking to collaborate within the field. The course encourages independent design thinking, focusing on advanced aspects of professional practice. Students engage in complex, real-world project work that explores social, political, economic, and physical contexts. Delivered within a collaborative design studio unit, the curriculum fosters a multidisciplinary approach, reflecting the requirements of the modern design sector. You will develop your ability to communicate innovative ideas, evaluate design concepts, and test the premises of the interior both theoretically and practically. The course emphasises transferable skills, preparing you to create opportunities within the built environment. Available as a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time option, this course provides a supportive community where you can refine your individual approach to design research and development. Whether you aim to work in residential, retail, or public realm design, this programme helps you build the expertise needed to succeed in a competitive global market.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £11,000 per year for full-time study. Part-time study is charged at £1,225 per 20 credit module. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements

IELTS

Standard requirements apply.

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio

Required: portfolio of work and a statement demonstrating your ambition for the subject area and for studying at postgraduate level.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Design Project Development

40 Credits

Interior Contexts

20 Credits

Project as Professional Practice: Interior Design

60 Credits

Research Methods: Success in Design

40 Credits

Design for Change

20 Credits

Material Culture

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates typically pursue roles as design consultants, design directors, or spatial designers. Alumni have secured positions at leading firms such as Gensler, TP Bennett, and Woods Bagot, working across sectors like retail, residential, and exhibition design.