Interior Architecture and Design MA

MAPostgraduateDesign

Part Time Available

About This Programme

One-year postgraduate MA (Master of Arts) Interior Architecture and Design exploring the symbiotic relationship between interior design and interior architecture. Emphasis on human-centred design, regenerative approaches, circular economy concepts, sustainability, digital innovation, business enterprise, and life-cycle management. Mandatory modules (Sep intake Year 1): Interior Architecture Tectonics, Tools and Technology; Design Thinking; Sustainable Design & Management; Interior Architecture, Communities, Engagement, and Practice (Jan); Research Methodologies (Jan); Final Project (May). January intake follows same modules in shifted order. Optional modules: Design Technologies, Business Enterprise. Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualification; Bachelor's must be recognised by UAE Ministry of Education. Candidates with less than a good Honours degree but compensating qualifications/experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma with possible MSc transfer based on performance. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Full-time or part-time. Tuition AED 99,528/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 49,764/year part-time. Accreditations: UAE MoHESR; UK Royal Charter. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake

Detailed course guide The programme has been designed to be academically valuable and industry relevant, yet also cater for each individual students own project development.

Interior Architecture Tectonics, Tools and Technology
Design Thinking
Sustainable Design & Management
Interior Architecture, Communities, Engagement, and Practice
Research Methodologies
Final Project

Optional courses

Design Technologies
Business Enterprise

Year 1, January Intake

Detailed course guide The programme has been designed to be academically valuable and industry relevant, yet also cater for each individual students own project development.

Interior Architecture, Communities, Engagement, and Practice
Research Methodologies
Interior Architecture Tectonics, Tools and Technology
Design Thinking
Sustainable Design & Management
Final Project

Optional courses

Design Technologies
Business Enterprise

Entry Requirements

Academic: For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered. Given the clear practical element of the programmes, we will also consider non-graduate candidates holding less than a good Honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exams and course work are at MSc level. To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter. All applicants seeking admission must secure recognition for their bachelor's degree through the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs. The process for obtaining attestation varies depending on whether your bachelor's degree was completed within the UAE or abroad. Ensuring that your degree is attested and recognised by the Ministry of Education is a crucial step in the admissions process. To learn more about the process of how to obtain the certificate of recognition, please visit the MOE equivalency page.