Program Overview

MA Interiors

Combine technical ability with creative curiosity to develop new spatial experiences and innovations.

Course Overview

Interiors is a dynamic and nimble discipline which moves between the fields of architecture and design, creating diverse responses that have a strong desire to improve the lives of those who interact with existing buildings and interior space.

Fact File

• Entry year: September 2025
• Typical annual fees:
  • Home: £12,000
  • Overseas: £22,000
• Course length: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Course Information

You will investigate and interpret interior space, inside and outside of the traditional architectural envelope, considering adaptive re-use, human occupation, spatial experience and social innovation as potential catalysts for design propositions.

Core Modules

• Design Thinking: This module introduces an applied understanding of how design can be used as an iterative process for creative problem solving.
• Design Studio 1: This module introduces students to set contexts in which to conduct in-depth research and scoping to enable self-initiated personal positioning within the fields of Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Design Studio 2: Building upon the research, scoping and positioning of work undertaken in Design Studio 1, with specific emphasis on developing the Interior in detail.
• Design Studio 3: This module sees the culmination of work undertaken in Design Studio 1 and Design Studio 2 as the resolution of a substantial body of Interior Design or Interior Architecture work, typically known as the Major Design Project.
• Art & Design: Culture & Context (MA:X): This module offers focussed opportunity for students to extend and enhance their practice by including working in a wider design research community.

Study and Assessment

• Study:
  • Full-time: 35% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 65% independent study
  • Part-time: 35% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 65% independent study
• Assessment:
  • Full-time: 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
  • Part-time: 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination

Entry Requirements

• You will normally have a minimum 2:2 UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject and must submit a portfolio.
• We may request an interview as part of the application process, which can be in person or online.
• Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 and no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students:
  • Full-time fee: £12,000 per year
  • Part-time fee: £2000 per 30 credits
• EU and non-EU international students:
  • Full-time fee: £22,000 per year
  • Part-time fee: £3667 per 30 credits
• Additional costs: All of the books required for the course are available from the library. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop up to £100 for books and printing. Total optional cost: £400

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 93.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22 leavers, HESA data.
• Through our Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for what comes next - whether that’s continuing your studies or pursuing your work ambitions.

Related Courses

• MA/MSc Product Design
• MArch Master of Architecture
• MA Architecture and Urbanism
• MLA Master of Landscape Architecture

Programme Review

Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.