Program Overview

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Introduction to the Master of Interior Design Program

The Master of Interior Design is a full-time, two-year program designed to prepare students for a successful career in the interior design industry. This degree is open to anyone with any undergraduate degree, even if it's not in interior design or a related field.

Program Overview

The program blends creative practice with design exploration, allowing students to work in a studio environment and gain hands-on experience. Students will develop creative design solutions for real-world challenges while exploring the latest trends in the design field. Through hands-on learning, research, and community engagement, students will discover how the built environment plays a vital role in shaping meaningful interiors.

Degree Earned

• Master of Interior Design

Program Format

• Full-time
• 2 years

Curriculum

The curriculum includes intensive studio courses, professional courses, and supporting classes in history, theory, and electives. In the final year, students will complete a Major Research Project (MRP) to further develop their professional competencies and showcase their expertise.

Curriculum Sample

Actual curriculum may vary depending on courses offered that academic year.

Year One

Term	Courses
Fall	ID8110 Interior Design Studio 1, ID8113 History of Interior Design
Winter	ID8111 Interior Design Studio 2, ID8114 Psychology and Design
Spring/Summer	ID8112 Interior Design Studio 3, ID8115 Professional Study

Year Two

Term	Courses
Fall	ID8100 Design	Research Seminar I, Graduate Elective
Winter	ID8101 Design	Research Seminar II, Graduate Elective
Spring/Summer	ID8116 Professional Study Practicum, Milestone: Creative Project/MRP

Course Descriptions

Creative Project/MRP

The year-long Creative Project/MRP affords students the opportunity to pursue a topic of their interest that contributes to the interior design body of knowledge.

ID8100 Design Research Seminar I

This course examines how objects, interiors, spaces, and the built environment represent the transferal embodiment of ideas about culture, society, and identity.

ID8101 Design Research Seminar II

Design|Research Seminar II offers students the fundamentals to situate their design|research in historical contexts.

ID8110 Interior Design Studio 1

Interior Design Studio 1 introduces students to fundamental properties that inform studio-based problems.

ID8111 Interior Design Studio 2

Students undertake a design project to synthesize knowledge gained from the previous semester and concurrent courses.

ID8112 Interior Design Studio 3

Students undertake a design project for a public program at the scale of a workplace environment or similar.

ID8113 History of Interior Design

This course explores the history of domestic, commercial, and public interiors from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to the present day.

ID8114 Psychology and Design

Psychology and Design studies environmental psychology in the context of design practice.

ID8115 Professional Study

This course prepares students for the Practicum (Internship).

ID8116 Professional Study Practicum

Field placements in design offices, and/or other valid experiences approved by the Interior Design program, will introduce students to hands-on work experience.

Admissions

Admissions Deadline

Domestic Applications

Applications for Fall 2026: OPEN. Recommended submission date: January 19, 2026.

International Applications

Applications for Fall 2026: OPEN. Preferred submission date: December 1, 2025.

Admissions Timeline

The program will begin reviewing applications in December for International applicants and in January for Domestic applicants.

Academic Requirements

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree
• Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
• Transcripts
• English language proficiency requirement

Non-Academic Requirements

Statement of Interest

A statement of 500-750 words addressing the applicant's reason for pursuing a graduate degree in Interior Design, previous studies and experiences, areas of emphasis or interests, and objectives upon completion of the degree.

Resumé/CV

Include professional work experience, creative practices, and related activities.

Two Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation must come directly from the referee. At least one recommendation letter must be from a professor familiar with the applicant's work.

Portfolio

A portfolio consisting of 10-15 pages of design and/or art-related work that highlights the applicant's creativity, imagination, innovation, and skillset in thinking and making.

Fees & Funding

Fees

Tuition for the Master of Interior Design program is a yearly charge, broken into three equivalent payments due at the start of each term.

OSAP

The 2-year Master of Interior Design program is OSAP eligible.

Graduate Funding

Admissions Awards

No application required, awarded based on the admissions application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I become a licensed interior designer after completing my degree?

Graduates of this program can pursue professional licensure through the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and provincial associations.

Is the degree program CIDA accredited?

The program is designed to meet CIDA accreditation. As a new program, it will be evaluated after two years to meet CIDA's requirements for new programs.

Does the program include a practicum component?

Yes, the First-Professional MID program includes a practicum component.

In addition to teaching opportunities, what other professional interior design opportunities will I be able to pursue after graduation?

In addition to teaching opportunities, graduates of the MID program will be prepared as designers with areas of research expertise to bring into professional practice, pursue research opportunities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and to launch their own creative practices.

What is the minimum GPA required to apply to the program?

Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study.

Do I have to maintain a specific GPA while in the program?

In Graduate Studies at TMU, the minimum passing GPA is B- (2.67 or 70%). Anything below is considered an F.

Is the program offered in-person, online, or both?

This is an in-person program.

How long does it take to complete the program?

The program is two years (6 terms) in length.

Is the length of the program flexible?

The minimum time to complete the program is 2 years (6 terms). You may be able to extend the time you take to complete the program, but that would require special permission and incur additional tuition fees.

Is it possible to enroll in the program as a part-time student?

The MID program is full-time; there is no part-time option at this time. You may be able to extend the time you take to complete the program, but that would require special permission and incur additional tuition fees.

Can courses I've completed as part of my undergraduate degree be used towards the MID degree?

No, undergraduate courses cannot be applied towards a Graduate degree.