University of Portsmouth

MA Interior Architecture and Design

University of Portsmouth

Course overview

This MA Interior Architecture and Design at the University of Portsmouth focuses on the interior and developing an understanding of the built environment through sensory and affective engagement. You’ll study in an interdisciplinary environment with our other architecture courses as you learn to understand your strengths and disciplinary skills in the wider design environment. You will be encouraged to engage with interior spaces through creative practice, experimentation, material engagement, and tangible and intangible matters, and learn to use advanced technologies and tools.

The MA Interior Architecture and Design in the University of Portsmouth also supports you to engage with analogue methods of working that focus on the body, human and non-human, at the centre of your practice. You're encouraged to practice using both digital and analogue methods of working. You’ll learn to view your work in different social and cultural contexts and have opportunities to work with others, including communities, and explore your responsibilities relating to climate change and action, ready to graduate with all the tools you need for a career in interior architecture and interior design and associated creative industries.

Entry requirements

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work, and training courses, including courses and qualifications applicants didn't complete.

An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.

Grade Requirements:

  • Students should possess a minimum of a second-class honours degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

  • For applicants whose first language is not English, an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, is required.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MA Interior Architecture and Design from the University of Portsmouth can take future roles such as:

  • Interior Designer
  • Industrial designer
  • Architect
  • Exhibition designer
  • Design Manager

Cost of study

The 2026 tuition fee for the MA Interior Architecture and Design from the University of Portsmouth is £17,200 per year for international students. Fees are subject to annual change.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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