This Master's course in interior design and built environment focuses on sensory and affective engagement. Students study in an interdisciplinary environment with other architecture courses, learning to understand their strengths and disciplinary skills. They engage with interior spaces through creative practice, experimentation, and material engagement. The course uses advanced technologies and tools like 3D printers and augmented and virtual reality at the Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR). Students explore everyday lives of communities, their role in the environment, culture, economy, and aesthetics. They develop their MA thesis using a personal research project and self-reflective manifesto. The course supports analogue methods and encourages digital working methods.
University of Portsmouth
MA Interior Architecture and Design
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.
Career Prospects
This course focuses on advancing one's own studies, reflecting on design practice, and considering future job options. It entails creating a portfolio through contests and working with the School of Architecture. Students learn collaborative, multidisciplinary, and cooperation abilities. They also promote critical thinking and perspective. Participation in an interim display, the School of Architecture end-of-year show, and the Interior Educators Exhibition provides students with an advantage over undergraduates. Graduates have pursued careers in a variety of sectors, including design, architecture, event management, exhibition design, arts practice, and education.
Course Details
Master's degree students may face additional demands due to work or family responsibilities. The course structure consists of teaching on Wednesday mornings and all day on Fridays, with the expectation of attending specific School of Architecture events. Full-time study takes 12 months, with at least 2 days per week on campus and 3 days of independent study per week. Part-time study takes 24 months, with at least one day per week on campus and 2 days of independent study per week.
Master's study is deeper and more specialized than an undergraduate degree, allowing students to focus on a specific topic and work closely with academics committed to the subject. Independent study and research are more common, but teaching time is mostly in-person and face-to-face. Teaching includes lectures, studio workshops, case study investigations, group work, designing interior environments, and independent study.
Assessment is conducted through studio reviews, research projects, design projects, evidence of the design process, and portfolio work. Students should receive their full timetable several weeks before starting their studies.
Modules
Core Modules
Creative Theories: Thinking and Making - 30 credits
Interior Practices: Design Project - 30 credits
Research Methods - 30 credits
Thesis - 60 credits
Optional Modules
You can take one optional module.
Work Based Learning Opportunity - 30 credits
Integration of Transdisciplinary Experiences - 30 credits
Optional Modules
Work Based Learning Opportunity - 30 credits
Integration of Transdisciplinary Experiences - 30 credits
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