Interior Design - MA
Aldgate Campus, United Kingdom
Interior Design - MA
London Metropolitan University
Interior Design
Interior Design MA at London Metropolitan University
The Interior Design MA at London Metropolitan University is a research-led postgraduate programme that addresses the needs of graduates from interior design and related discipline backgrounds, or those who wish to collaborate with professionals in the field. Situated within the School of Art, Architecture and Design, the programme offers rich opportunities for collaborative, multidisciplinary learning that reflects the current and future design sector.
The curriculum encourages independent design thinking in the field of the interior, focusing in an advanced and systematic way on aspects of the profession and practice. There is a strong emphasis on placing you in real, complex, and ambiguous contexts for project work, covering social, political, economic, and physical parameters that mirror professional practice.
Based in the heart of London's creative district, you will benefit from proximity to leading design practices and cultural institutions. The programme culminates in a major independent project exhibited at the MA graduation show in central London, preparing you for a successful career in the dynamic creative industries.
Key Programme Highlights
- Research-led programme with emphasis on real-world project contexts covering social, political, and economic dimensions of design
- Collaborative studio-based learning within the School of Art, Architecture and Design alongside other postgraduate design courses
- Located in London, one of the highest concentrations of designers and design-related businesses in the world
- Interior design courses ranked among the top in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide
Curriculum and Modules
The Interior Design MA curriculum is delivered through a design studio unit that sets a collaborative theme for your work over the academic year. Design and research occupy a large proportion of the course, with the design process rehearsed through project work spanning a range of research interests, sites, building types, and cultural and theoretical contexts.
Design Studio Project
40 CreditsThe core studio module places you in real and complex project contexts, developing your ability to respond to social, political, economic, and physical parameters through advanced interior design proposals.
Material Culture and Object Analysis
20 CreditsThis module uses objects as primary research tools, drawing on ethnography, social history, and critical theory to consider how we make sense of the physical world and how objects acquire meaning for their users.
Research Methods for Design
20 CreditsDevelops your ability to analyse your own research and writing in a critical manner, building the theoretical foundations needed for advanced design practice and your major project.
Professional Practice and Context
20 CreditsFocuses on the professional dimensions of interior design practice, exploring how generic and transferable skills in design of the built environment prepare you for diverse career opportunities.
Collaborative Design Project
20 CreditsA multidisciplinary project undertaken alongside students from other postgraduate design programmes, reflecting the collaborative working model that defines the contemporary design sector.
Major Project
60 CreditsThe concluding module in which you select an area of study, formulate your own argument or theoretical position, and produce an independent body of work exhibited at the MA graduation show.
Elective and Specialist Options
Admission Requirements
The Interior Design MA welcomes applicants with strong academic backgrounds in interior design, architecture, or related creative disciplines. All applications are processed through Uni4Edu, and our team will guide you through every step of the process to ensure a smooth application experience.
Academic Requirements
- Degree ClassificationFirst class or strong upper second class honours degree (2:1 or above) in a related subject
- PortfolioA creative portfolio demonstrating your design capabilities and ambition for the subject area
- Personal StatementA statement demonstrating your ambition for the subject area and for studying at postgraduate level
- Professional ExperienceEmployment or consultancy within the field can be considered alongside the portfolio and statement
- Prior LearningRelevant university-level qualifications or experience may count towards the course through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS AcademicOverall score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall score of 72 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20)
- Pre-sessional EnglishA Pre-sessional Academic English course is available for students who need to improve their English before starting
Required Documents
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships and Funding
London Metropolitan University offers a range of scholarships and financial support for international postgraduate students. Many of these are automatically applied when you meet the eligibility criteria, making the process straightforward. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on maximising your funding opportunities.
International Bright Futures Scholarship
Tuition fee reduction automatically appliedAutomatically applied to all eligible international fee-paying students starting a full-time degree. This scholarship includes a tuition fee reduction for the duration of your studies and requires no separate application.
International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
GBP 4,000 tuition fee discountAvailable to students from the USA, Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Offers up to GBP 4,000 tuition fee discount and can be combined with other awards for up to GBP 9,500 in total reductions.
International Students House and London Met Postgraduate Scholarship
Full tuition waiver plus accommodationA prestigious scholarship providing a full tuition waiver, free return flights to London, and fully equipped accommodation at International Students House for eligible master's candidates.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
London is home to one of the highest concentrations of designers and design-related businesses in the world, and about half of all those involved in the UK design sector work in the capital. The creative industries are growing at more than twice the rate of the global economy, offering exceptional career prospects for Interior Design MA graduates.
Typical Career Paths
Where Our Graduates Work
Rankings and Recognition
London Metropolitan University is recognised across multiple national and international ranking systems, with particular strength in its Art, Architecture, and Design programmes. The university's interior design courses are among the highest-rated in the United Kingdom.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design | The Guardian | Top 5 in UK |
| Architecture | CUG | #44 in UK |
| Arts Visual and Performing | University Guru | Top in UK (Film Production and Photography #2) |
| Art and Design | The Guardian | Top 2 in UK (Interior Design courses) |
How to Apply
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Contact Uni4Edu
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
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Receive Your Offer
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