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Architectural Design MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

This programme encourages the development of architectural research through the combination of designing and writing. You present a thesis consisting of a project and a text that share a research theme and a productive relationship. The project may be drawn, filmed, built, or made using whatever media is appropriate.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

  • Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential. Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted. We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree are typically well prepared to provide one. Relevant work experience is highly desirable.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

This doctoral programme encourages the development of architectural research through the creative combination of designing and writing.

The Architectural Design thesis consists of projects and texts that share a research theme and have a productive relationship. The projects may be drawn, written, filmed, constructed, or make use of whatever media is appropriate to the research subject.

Integrating varied research methods, the thesis emphasises the creative interdependence of drawing, writing, and building in the development of innovative practices and theories of architecture.

You will have the option of auditing modules from  Architectural History MA , led by Professor Peg Rawes.

You are also encouraged to take advantage of the variety of skills development courses run by the  UCL Doctoral School  and the  UCL Centre for Languages & International Education . 

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Who this course is for

Students are expected to be independent thinkers, in order to make an original contribution to knowledge and expand the disciplinary discourse in their field of inquiry. They should be reflective within the shifting boundaries of their discipline and the rapidly changing nature of the architectural profession, and aware of how these are affected by societal and institutional challenges. The research proposal is crucial to our decision on your application since it demonstrates your ability to identify and articulate an independent line of research inquiry.

What this course will give you

The Bartlett School of Architecture is one of the world's most exciting architecture schools, in one of its most inspiring cities. Our name stands for provocative ideas, boundary-pushing research and high-achieving lecturers and students.

We are a multi-disciplinary department with researchers active in architectural design, architectural history, urban studies and space syntax, who bring together approaches from the arts, humanities, social sciences and engineering to the study of architecture. 

91% of research at The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment has been deemed ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’, and the faculty is number one for Research Power in the built environment (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

We offer specialisations in architectural and urban design, history and theory, criticism and technology, and place strong emphasis on innovative research across disciplinary boundaries. Our internationally renowned and award-winning design and research work is published and exhibited at galleries and events worldwide, helping our students become the most sought after in Europe. An inspiring programme of lectures and seminars by international academics and practitioners is supplemented by workshops and access to advanced digital fabrication tools. Our central London location makes us ideally placed for architectural education, research and practice, in close proximity to an exceptional concentration of built environment firms and related agencies.

The foundation of your career

Graduate study at The Bartlett School of Architecture is enriched by our contact with a vibrant community of specialist consultants and research associates in industry and academia.

Located in central London, we collaborate on projects with a variety of national and international research centres and public engagement institutions.

Our students also benefit from the most advanced and extensive facilities available in any similar faculty in the EU. This combination of networks, knowledge and technical expertise makes our graduates some of the most sought after in the world.

Employability

Our graduates find employment in a wide range of careers as built environment professionals including academia, government, public service, policy formation and media worldwide.

We provide an increasing number of networking opportunities for our students, including book launches and social events, lectures, collaborative projects and visits.

Teaching and learning

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) consists of a piece of supervised research, normally undertaken over a period of three years full-time.

Students have the option of auditing modules from Architectural History MA , subject to availability.

Students are also encouraged to take advantage of the variety of skills development courses run by the UCL Doctoral School and the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education . 

Assessment is by means of a thesis, which should demonstrate your capacity to pursue original research based upon a good understanding of the research techniques and concepts appropriate to the discipline.

Initially, you will be registered for the MPhil degree. If you wish to proceed to a PhD, you will be required to pass an 'Upgrade' assessment. The purpose of the upgrade is to assess your progress and ability to complete your PhD programme to a good standard and in a reasonable time frame. It is expected that a full-time student will attempt upgrade within 18 months of registration.

Architectural Design thesis submissions combine a design project and a text of typically 60,000 to a maximum of 100,000 words. 

Primarily, you are expected to conduct independent research, with guidance and supervision. The programme places emphasis on a close one-to-one working relationship between you and your supervisor. Your Principle Supervisor will establish a timetable of regular meetings with you at which all matters relating to you work can be discussed.

Research areas and structure

Read about recent PhD student research projects on Issuu .

The research activities of our staff can be viewed on UCL’s Institutional Research Information Service .

Research environment

Supervision and mentorship is typically available from researchers with national and international contacts and collaborations across policy, government, industry and academic sectors. These links provide real opportunities to network and collaborate with a variety of external partners. You will usually have the opportunity to showcase your research at national and international conferences. You may lead your own networking initiatives such as the Bartlett Film, Place, Architecture Network, which organises seminars and workshops for staff and students. You will usually also gain access to networking events, career workshops and seminars held by the Bartlett School of Architecture.

The MPhil/PhD Architectural Design and Architectural and Urban History and Theory routes jointly run a series of events which you will be expected to attend. There are 'Research Conversations', fortnightly work-in-progress seminars and reviews for new MPhil/PhD students, and 'Research Projects', annual PhD conference and exhibition with invited critics as respondents, organised by the AUHT and AD programmes of The Bartlett School of Architecture.

You will be expected to undertake independent research, with supervision and guidance, and normally are also expected to attend structured courses to learn about research methods in the field.

The programme encourages the development of architectural research through the combination of designing and writing. You will typically be required to present a thesis consisting of a project and a text that share a research theme and a productive relationship. The project may be drawn, filmed, built, or make use of whatever media is appropriate. 

The programme encourages the development of architectural research through the combination of designing and writing. You will typically be required to present a thesis consisting of a project and a text that share a research theme and a productive relationship. The project may be drawn, filmed, built, or make use of whatever media is appropriate.

Accessibility

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2024/25) £6,035 £3,015
Tuition fees (2024/25) £28,100 £14,050

Route code RRDBARSADE01

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

As a research student, your additional costs may include expenses such as books, conference attendance and field research, in the UK or overseas.

The Built Environment Faculty Office provides financial support to students through the Bartlett Student Conference Fund, Bartlett Doctoral Initiative Fund, Bartlett External Training Fund and Bartlett Extenuating Circumstances Fund. However, please note that these funds are limited and available through competition. 

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Any additional funding available from the Bartlett School of Architecture and the Built Environment Faculty Office are advertised on the respective websites.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship

Deadline: 19 May 2024 Value: Full fees, plus £19,668 maintenance (Normal duration of programme) Criteria Based on financial need Eligibility: UK

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship (ROS)

Deadline: 12 January 2024 Value: UK rate fees, a maintenance stipend, conference costs and professional development package (3 years) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: UK

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2024-2025

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Workshop at Charleston Assembly

Interior Design

Constructing and communicating spatial identities, key details.

  • 180 credits
  • 1 year programme
  • Full-time study

School or Centre

  • School of Architecture

Next open event

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Application deadline

  • 14 Aug 2024

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We value and promote speculation, analysis, rigour and provocation through all aspects of interior design..

Véronique Laskine Rostovsky, Window oyster shells

Interior Design at the RCA explores emergent ideas and issues in interior design, from rooms to cities. We believe the interior is an interface between its occupants and the built environment and an agent for social change.

We’ll challenge you to formulate your own rigorous and critically independent responses by reworking existing structures, creating new temporary installations and forming permanent interventions.

We offer an interdisciplinary, studio and workshop-oriented learning environment within the School of Architecture. You'll benefit from 'inside/out' lecture series featuring talks by researchers, academics, and practitioners from related disciplines. There are opportunities for projects with external partners.

You’ll be taught by leading academics, well-known practising designers, architects and theorists, and internationally renowned innovators in their fields. We create responsive and intellectually sophisticated designers: you will graduate with the skills to undertake further research and education and enter interior or other design professions.

Applications for the September 2024 intake are open and will be assessed on a rolling basis. Programmes will close for applications when the maximum number of places have been awarded, or at the final deadline on 14 August, 12 noon (UK time).

Visit our student exhibitions

In July 2023, students presented a series of exhibitions and events featuring their final work. Explore online at the RCA2023 website .

You can also view previous events and exhibitions online Showcase .

Find out more about this programme

Catch the replays  from our online Open Day.

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Interior Design Showreel

U-Haul Dyke Rescue Service, 2043

U-Haul Dyke Rescue Service, 2043

Lucy Nurnberg

Straw Melody

Straw Melody

'The Fleshy Apparatus', a retreat centre for people experiencing body dysmorphia or dysphoria in 2043

'The Fleshy Apparatus', a retreat centre for people experiencing body dysmorphia or dysphoria in 2043

Alice Penner

Farm

Vegan Kitchen

Close up model

Close up model

Lin Man Zhuo Chen

Phoebe Mendel

Phoebe Mendel

Pascal Anson

Pascal Anson

Tutor, superFUTURES platform

Pascal runs the Interior Behaviours platform in the second year. This platform puts concepts, ideas and alternative thinking first, looking at how design can affect human behaviour and vice versa.

Gemma Barton

Senior Tutor, superFUTURES platform

Gem is an author and senior academic specialising in the interrelations between human behaviour, speculation, and spatial design.

Professor Graeme Brooker

Professor Graeme Brooker

Head of Programme

Graeme Brooker is an interior designer with extensive experience in practice, education and research.

Ella Doran

Platform Associate Leader, SuperMatter Platform

Ella Doran is a designer, textile mark-maker and photographer, who has created a wide range of highly-acclaimed projects and objects across product and textile design, furniture and interiors.

Kevin Haley

Kevin Haley

Tutor, superMATTER platform

Kevin Haley is a co-founder of Aberrant Architecture, a multi-award winning collaborative studio of designers, makers and thinkers.

MA ID Simon Hamilton

Simon Hamilton

Tutor, superREUSE platform

Simon Hamilton is an interior designer, lecturer, careers mentor and diversity advisor.

MA ID Amelia Jane Hankin copy

Amelia Jane Hankin

Amelia Jane Hankin [she/her] is a performance designer, founder of Studio AJH and co-founder of the Office for Speculative Spatial Design [O-SSD].

Ian Hunter

Ian is a materials specialist and co-founder of Materials Council. He works with designers to help them pick better materials and pick materials better.

Steve Jensen

Steve Jensen

Steve is a designer, artist and academic who has operated between the boundaries of art and architecture for nearly twenty-five years.

MA ID Tania Lopez Winkler

Dr Tania López Winkler

Senior Tutor, superMATTER platform

Dr Tania López Winkler is an educator, architect and exhibiting artist. Her research is concerned with semiotic readings of the fabric of reality and interior topologies, with particular interest in material registers of human experience and everyday fictions in their role as depositories of collective memory and creative catalysts.

MA ID PierreShaw

Pierre Shaw

Pierre is a practicing architect and PhD graduate researcher in architecture and critical design pedagogy at UCA, Canterbury.

MA ID Kazumasa Takada

Kazumasa Takada

Kazumasa Takada is an architect (ARB/RIBA) and co-founder of the architectural design studio PAN- PROJECTS, whose projects celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of our living world.

Reiko Yamazaki

Reiko Yamazaki

Reiko is an architectural designer and has worked for international architectural practices for over 20 years.

The School of Architecture is currently based at our historic Kensington site.

Our studios are the heart of day-to-day activity for the School. Studios are purpose-designed for inspiration and interaction between students of different design disciplines. Studio workspace is provided for each student. In addition, you have access to wood, metal, plastic and resin workshop facilities, as well as contemporary digital fabrication equipment and a suite of bookable project and making spaces.

Students in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Students in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Activity in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Activity in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Working together in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Working together in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Working on a piece in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Working on a piece in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Reviewing work in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Reviewing work in the School of Architecture Studios (photo: Richard Haughton)

Our alumni form an international network of creative individuals who have shaped and continue to shape the world. Click on each name to find out more.

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Student and alumni stories

Together As One - Adalberto Lonardi

Adalberto Lonardi

Parade: Grieving on the Dancefloor

MA Interior Design graduate Domhnall Nolan on the freedom to shape space

More details on what you'll study..

Find out what you'll cover in this programme.

What you'll cover

How you'll learn.

Interior Design at the RCA explores emergent ideas and issues concerning distinct aspects of the design of the interior. This incorporates research, practice that explores the diversity of human occupation in numerous environments, extending from the room to the city. We encourage the view that the interior is an interface between its occupants and the built environment and support the notion that the interior is an agent for social change.

You'll choose to explore your propositions via one of our three platforms; superFUTURES, superMATTER and superREUSE. Each foreground design criticality with a view to the climate crises, social and spatial in/justice, bodies and space in their own way.

superREUSE explores the world as a finite resource of the existing and how to redesignate it. It takes the existing as its starting point of research, mediation and new purpose.

superMATTER is a hypothesis of the intimacy of making and inhabitation. We rejoice in the immediate sensorial experience, unveil hidden narratives and unleash the potential of materials.

superFUTURES is a research-led design studio specialising in speculative spatial design and fictions. Design is our tool for speculating upon emerging transitions in humanity and society and their relationship to space – we are poised to challenge the discipline of Interiors, not to serve the profession.

There will be several opportunities to collaborate with others, but at a minimum, your programme will include 297.5 contact hours (excluding electives) and 1502.5 independent study hours. Contact hours can consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, critical forums and workshops, among other types of teaching delivery.

Teaching types included in your programme can consist of briefings, projects, tutorials, seminars, lectures, critical forums, technical inductions, technical workshops, offsite visits and blended learning.

Programme structure

Primer (30 credits)

This unit will engage you in the exploration and synthesis of the principles and methods of critical ideas in interior space. It introduces you to ideas and the processes that will enable participants to synthesise thinking and research in the design of interior spaces. The work in this unit will be based on a focused exploration that allows you to challenge your thinking through research, design, and exploration to generate new meanings for buildings, objects, spaces and the elements within them.

Media Studies (15 credits)

Situated in the School of Architecture and welcoming a student cohort from multiple spatial design disciplines, Media Studies provides a rigorous and granular examination of historical and contemporary media practice and research methodologies. Our collective goal is to increase critical engagement with media. We achieve this through lectures, tutorials, and workshops in which new approaches to media are conceptualised, refined, and implemented in innovative proposals and projects.

Platforms (30 credits)

This unit engages you in the origination and development of your project in relation to the thematic concerns of the programme platforms. Each platform in this unit is designed to emphasise a particular way of thinking or aspect of interior design.

Platform themes are the provocations or generators of ideas that you will utilise in developing your own research and projects. We expect you will use the platform interests to assist in the determination of your own practice interests and, ultimately, your professional identities.

Independent Research Project (60 credits)

The Independent Research Project aims to enable you to apply the intellectual, technical and professional skills you have developed throughout the programme to a challenging self-set brief. The project will normally be advanced from the work previously undertaken in the platforms.

Working within the thematic concerns of the platforms, you are expected to have agreed on a research and project proposal, a brief, with your tutor that identifies the parameters of your project, including its aims, rationale, approaches and methodologies, and possible resource implications.

The majority of this unit will involve independent study in the platform system. This unit engages you in developing and realising your Independent Research Project (IRP). The provocations provided by the platforms should be utilised to assist in determining your practice interests and, ultimately, your professional ambitions, responsibilities, and identities as a practising designer. The IRP will contain an externally-facing element, for instance, an exhibition of work. This enables you to benchmark your work in a professional context.

AcrossRCA is a compulsory 30-credit unit which is delivered as part of all MA programmes.

Situated at the core of your RCA experience, this ambitious interdisciplinary College-wide unit supports you in responding to the challenges of complex, uncertain and changing physical and digital worlds. Developed in response to student feedback, AcrossRCA creates an exciting opportunity for you to collaborate meaningfully across programmes.

Challenging you to use your imagination and intellect to respond to urgent contemporary themes, this ambitious unit will provide you with the opportunity to:

  • make connections across disciplines
  • think critically about your creative practice
  • develop creative networks within and beyond the College
  • generate innovative responses to complex problems
  • reflect on how to propose ideas for positive change in local and/or global contexts

AcrossRCA launches with a series of presentations and panel discussions from acclaimed speakers who will introduce the themes and act as inspirational starting points for your collaborative team response.

Delivered online and in-person across two terms, the unit has been designed to complement your disciplinary studies and to provide you with a platform to thrive beyond graduation.

Requirements

What you need to know before you apply

Candidates are selected entirely on merit and applications are welcomed from all over the world. The selection process will consider creativity, imagination and innovation as demonstrated in your portfolio and video, as well as your potential to benefit from the programme and to achieve high MA standards overall.

You will usually have a good undergraduate degree or other appropriate experience. Professional experience, either before during or after a first degree, may be a benefit. We welcome applications from candidates from other related backgrounds, such as architecture, furniture design, product design and graphic design.

What's needed from you

Portfolio requirements.

Please upload your portfolio, which must include at least five of your own projects. If any projects are collaborative or group-based then please make this clear.

We require the first project in the portfolio to express what you consider to be the work that encompasses all of your best attributes.

The portfolio should contain images, drawings, models, process work and a description of the interior space that you are inspired by. It must contain a succinct description as to why it is important to you and how it has inspired your work.

  • All projects should demonstrate, research, process, resolution and succinct communication demonstrating the journey of the work.
  • Demonstrate skills, particularly an aptitude for thinking through making
  • Include work that is analogue as well as digital, work that is three- as well as in two-dimensions
  • All projects should have well-edited, concise written descriptions in the spaces provided.
  • Professional work to be included (if applicable)
  • Include photography of spaces that you have designed that have been built (if applicable) The portfolio must be edited and arranged in a graphically coherent and elegant manner

Video requirements

We ask that you upload a two-minute video recorded on your phone or laptop, speaking to us directly. High production qualities are not needed. We will review the work in your portfolio, so keep your video simple.

  • Express coherently why you want to study Interior Design at the RCA. What motivates you to be a designer of interior space?
  • What do you wish to achieve from the course, and how do you think it will assist you in accomplishing this aim?
  • Complement the work in your portfolio by taking your strongest project and describing succinctly what your aim was, and how did the project achieve it.
  • Describe the inspirational project in your portfolio to us and express why it stimulates you. Eloquently describe the biggest challenge you think you will face on the programme at the RCA and we would like to hear you describe where you see yourself and what you hope to be doing in five years’ time.

English-language requirements

If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need the equivalent of an IELTS Academic or UKVI score of 6.5 with a 6.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) and at least 5.5 in other skills. Students achieving a grade of at least 6.0, with a grade of 5.5 in the Test of Written English, may be eligible to take the College’s English for Academic Purposes course to enable them to reach the required standard.

You are exempt from this requirement if you have received a 2.1 degree or above from a university in a majority English-speaking nation within the last two years.

If you need a Student Visa to study at the RCA, you will also need to meet the Home Office’s minimum requirements for entry clearance.

Fees & funding

For this programme, fees for new students.

Fees for September 2024 entry on this programme are outlined below. From 2021 onward, EU students are classified as Overseas for tuition fee purposes.

Overseas and EU

New entrants to the College will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit in order to secure their place. This will be offset against the tuition fees.

Progression discount

For alumni and students who have completed an RCA Graduate Diploma and progress onto an RCA Master's programme – MA, MA/MSc, MFA, MDes, MArch, MEd or MRes – within 10 years, a progression discount of £1,000 is available.

* Total cost is based on the assumption that the programme is completed in the timeframe stated in the programme details. Additional study time may incur additional charges.

Scholarships

The RCA scholarship programme is growing, with hundreds of financial awards planned for the 2024/5 academic year. Examples of financial awards offered in 2023/24 are given below.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

For: All MA programmes, MArch, MFA, MDes, MRes & MEd

Eligibility criteria: Students from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, USA

Eligible fee status: Overseas fee status

Value: £7,000 towards fees

The Deputy Vice Chancellor’s EU Scholarship

Eligibility criteria: Students from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

The Deputy Vice Chancellor’s UK Scholarship

Eligible fee status: Home fee status

Value: £5,000 towards fees

Sir Frank Bowling Scholarships

For: All programmes excluding PhD & short courses

Eligibility criteria: Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British African, Other Black Background, Mixed - White and Black Caribbean, Mixed - White and Black African

Value: Full fees & maintenance

The Vice-Chancellor’s UK Cost of Living Scholarship

Value: £5,000 for living costs

World of Interiors Bursary

For: MA Interior Design

Value: £10,000 towards fees

House of Fraser Bursary

For: Any MA programme

Applying for a scholarship

You must hold an offer to study on an RCA programme in order to make a scholarship application in Spring 2024. A selection of RCA merit scholarships will also be awarded with programme offers. 

We strongly recommend that you apply for your programme as early as possible to stand the best chance of receiving a scholarship. You do not apply directly for individual awards; instead, you will be invited to apply once you have received an offer.

More information

Additional fees.

In addition to your programme fees, please be aware that you may incur other additional costs associated with your study during your time at RCA. Additional costs can include purchases and services (without limitation): costs related to the purchase of books, paints, textiles, wood, metal, plastics and/or other materials in connection with your programme, services related to the use of printing and photocopying, lasercutting, 3D printing and CNC. Costs related to attending compulsory field trips, joining student and sport societies, and your Convocation (graduation) ceremony. 

If you wish to find out more about what type of additional costs you may incur while studying on your programme, please contact the Head of your Programme to discuss or ask at an online or in person  Open Day .   

We provide the RCASHOP online, and at our Kensington and Battersea Campuses – this is open to students and staff of the Royal College of Art only to provide paid for materials to support your studies. 

We also provide support to our students who require financial assistance whilst studying, including a dedicated Materials Fund.

External funding

There are many funding sources, with some students securing scholarships and others saving money from working. It is impossible to list all the potential funding sources; however, the following information could be useful.

Tuition fees are due on the first day of the academic year and students are sent an invoice prior to beginning their studies. Payments can be made in advance, on registration or in two instalments.

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Interiors at the School of Art, Architecture and Design is dedicated to making space and environments both significant and meaningful. It explores new territories, determining new practice, working with and augmenting leading research. It challenges convention, investigating our society through its cities, high streets and communities. 

The courses set an active agenda, creating collaborations between associations, businesses, enterprise and research bodies, to bring about the latest interior thinking. It asks you to observe, record and develop ideas that transform space, position theory and articulate new approaches.

Our live projects are connected to industry, established brands, London and its communities. Each studio is run by practitioners and researchers in interiors, as well as the built environment. You'll debate the latest knowledge, awareness and understanding, allowing participants to understand political, social and economic factors. This will allow you to think proactively, ensuring the most thoughtful and astute responses.

Students in each of the courses will position themselves within their chosen sectors and build a portfolio that demonstrates their ingenuity, creativity, process, skills base and reflective practice, which will represent its authorship, identity and voice.

We encourage you to participate in competitions that connect with interesting and current debates, in order to appreciate and recognise the ambitions of others and develop dialogues and proposals that seek to make a difference.

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Four-year degree courses Interior Design (including foundation year) - BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design (including foundation year) - BA (Hons) Interior Design and Decoration (including foundation year) - BA (Hons)

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Currently serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at London Met, Julie will succeed Professor Lynn Dobbs upon her retirement.

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London Met students to display work at historic Devonshire Square Campus

Students from BA Fashion, BA Fashion Photography, and Masters in Fine Art are showing their work at the Devonshire Square Campus art studio, DSQube from 12 April to 2 May 2024.

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Four members of the London Met community share their experiences of participating in the prestigious Venice Biennale.

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CREATURE research centre director, Professor Wessie Ling has co-organised an event exploring cross-cultural entanglements and intersectional identities through clothes and cloth.

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London Met alumni Antonio Capelao launches Architecture for Kids podcast series

A new podcast that aims to engage children and young people in discussions about the built environment has been launched by London Metropolitan University alum, Antonio Capelao.

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London Met unveils its 2024 National Student Survey campaign

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CREATURE partners The Liliesleaf Trust UK secure £1.2 million for anti-apartheid legacy project

London Met's Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement (CREATURE) will collaborate with the Trust on a rolling programme of art based heritage projects.

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London Met are planting for the future

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London Met staff and archives feature in Hackney Museum exhibition

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The Africa Centre and London Met collaborate on Afropolitan culture series

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Making Matters 2.0

Second annual exhibition by the Making Matters research group featured work by twenty-three members of staff from the School of Art, Architecture and Design

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London Met achieves Silver in Teaching Excellence Framework

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Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design

Westminster is one of the largest providers of architecture, interiors and urban design education in the country.

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Westminster's students are based at our vibrant Marylebone Campus in the heart of London’s dynamic architecture scene. Students benefit from project-based learning, coupled with expert environmental, technical, and cultural studies, allowing them to develop their imaginative designs into reality. Students experience hands-on teaching in small groups by current practitioners and benefit from working in their own dedicated, modern studio space and our cutting-edge fabrication laboratory. 

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Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.

Explore the Architecture and the Built Environment research areas.

Apprenticeships are offered by employers and combine work and study. They are an alternative way to achieve a university degree while gaining work experience and without being in full-time education.

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We have a long track record of working with organisations and individuals to develop their professional and personal skills, offering accredited courses and industry recognised certifications.

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At Westminster, you’ll benefit from our strong connections with practice and regular contact with professional bodies. Professional recognition of our courses includes institutions such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Our strong links with leading practitioners and future employers mean there are exciting networking opportunities and excellent employment prospects for our students. 

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Our courses will prepare you for roles as

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  • Urban/Regional or Environmental planner/ Conservation officer/ Regeneration consultant 
  • International development expert/ Community or Economic development worker/ Housing manager/officer  
  • Planning consultant/ Strategic planner 

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Architecture and Design Foundation Year

Hear from our students about their Architecture and Design Foundation year experience. 

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The journey of an architecture student 

Ella Riley, our very own architecture student tells us about her journey to become a qualified architect.

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The Launch of our OPEN 2023 exhibition

Look at the diverse range of wonderful work and hear from our students about their projects.

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Architecture and environmental design bsc.

The University of Westminster instantly clicked as a place of comfort, innovation, inclusivity and academic rigour. 

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Velina Drakalieva

Architectural technology bsc - 2023.

One of the most remarkable aspects of my experience has been the unwavering support from the tutors. Their commitment to our success has been evident from day one. They have consistently provided guidance and resources necessary for excelling in coursework. Their expertise and dedication created an environment where I could push myself to new limits and achieve my best.

Bodhi Horton

Bodhi Horton

Architecture ba - 2022.

The dedication of the academic staff has been inspiring. With offices next to the design studios, they are quick to respond to any queries and to organise one-to-one meetings when necessary. The significant contact time with tutors has meant that I have always felt supported.

Student work

Below is a selection of work from students enrolled on our architecture courses

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Pablo Pimentel – Architecture BA

A rendered image of a dark room interior, with several plants inside the room

Axelle Sibierski – Architecture BA

A rendered image of a room with a large staircase. The room is mostly wooden and of a modern design style.

Harry James Cox – Architectural Technology BSc

An image of an architectural model, made out of wood and of a modern design style

Nur Kozan Interior – Architecture BA

A black and white architectural drawing of various angles of a building

Constantinos Pitsillides – Architecture MA

A 3D rendered image of a building interior. There is a large internal window showing a view of an indoor garden

Yongheng Li – Interior Architecture MA

Marie Haase – Architecture and Environmental Design MSc

Westminster OPEN Degree Show

Westminster's OPEN Degree show celebrates the talent and diversity of our architecture students. Watch the videos below to learn more about the show.

Our 110-metre-long, galleried, daylit architecture studios are on the upper levels of our Marylebone Campus and provide a vibrant and innovative studio culture. Our Fabrication Laboratory includes 3D printing, CNC cutting, routing and milling and robot fabrication.

Find out more about  facilities at the School of Architecture and Cities .

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Architecture studios

Our architecture studios provide unrivalled facilities for study and collaborative learning.

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Fabrication Laboratory

The Fabrication Laboratory allows students to explore the exciting field of digital fabrication.

Equipment in the Fabrication Laboratory.

Equipment includes ABS and plaster 3D printing, CNC knife cutting, large-scale CNC routing, CNC metal milling and robot fabrication.

Student work created in the Fabrication Laboratory.

Work created in the Fabrication Laboratory.

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Marylebone Library

Marylebone Library has a range of books and other resources on Architecture and Interiors.

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Our Marylebone Campus is where our Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design courses are based. Take a tour with our students to learn more about what the campus has to offer.

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Escape Studios is one of the UK's leading animation, games and VFX schools, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. Students learn from industry experts within a welcoming, close-knit and successful community, reflected through award-winning students and Escapees (alumni).

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Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths: a close-knit community, a rich academic heritage, a creative powerhouse, a thought-provoking place. Our academic legacy stretches back to 1891, but we are always looking forward. Full of students and staff who are inventive, imaginative and original, Goldsmiths provides an environment where new ideas flourish. Goldsmiths, part of the University of London for over 100 years, has a world-class reputation for its degrees in the arts, humanities, social sciences, computing and law. Situated on a single-site campus in New Cross and part of South East London's vibrant culture of arts and music. Different is what we do.

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Imperial College London

Welcome to Imperial College London, the world–leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB). We were founded in 1907 with a mission ‘To be useful’, but we know that before anyone can usefully change something, they first need to understand it. That’s what we do here: We use science to try to understand more of the universe and improve the lives of the people in it. Our place in rankings and league tables reflects the dedication of our community to create the best possible educational and research environment where students and staff can thrive. Imperial is consistently recognised as a top global research university and we are currently ranked 2nd in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

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Get the future you want with postgraduate study at Middlesex University.

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Interior Environment Design MA

University of west london london school of film, media and design.

Are you passionate about interior design? Studying for an MA Interior Environment Design will give you the creative and professional skills you need to join the design professionals of the future. Read more

Interior Design MA

London metropolitan university the school of art, architecture and design.

This research-led Interior Design MA addresses the needs of graduates from interior design and related discipline backgrounds, or those who wish to collaborate with professionals in the field. Read more

Furniture Design MA

This research-led and practice-based MA addresses the needs of graduates from furniture and related discipline backgrounds, or those who wish to collaborate with professionals in the field. Read more

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The MA Interior Design Programme engages you in exploring emergent ideas and issues concerning distinct aspects of the design of the interior. Read more

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Drawing on vibrant interior design practices in London, this course integrates design practices, multidisciplinary work, research and analysis, and practice-based learning, with an overall focus on sustainable spatial design. Read more

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Graduate Diploma in Interior Design at Chelsea College of Arts provides you with the skills and experience required for study at MA level. Read more

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Interiors (Architecture and Design) MA

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MA Interiors (Architecture & Design) encourages creative investigation, experimentation and innovation in order to extend your knowledge and skills in the creation of new environments. Read more

Interior Architecture MA

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Our Interior Architecture MA promotes a speculative approach to spatial design that is rooted in theory and the world of ideas. Read more

Creative Practice (Graduate Diploma) with pathways in Fashion, Graphics, Illustration, Product and Interior Design

This course is ideal if you already have a bachelors degree and wish to progress onto one of Kingston School of Art's practice-based MA courses. Read more

MA Interior and Spatial Design

MA Interior and Spatial Design at Camberwell College of Arts is committed to the critical investigation of space through the theoretical and practical research interests and activities of our students. Read more

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Motion Graphics combines a variety of 2D and 3D elements, as well as live action to create dynamic, colourful visuals, infographics, special sequences for films, video game animations, film titles and promos across a variety of mediums. Read more

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Art & Design Portfolio Development

Delivered by the multi-disciplinary staff team of the Graduate Diploma at the RCA, this practical and advanced short course is ideal for: Those intending to progress in higher education within an art and design discipline. Read more

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This degree has been created with our industry partners to be a highly focused digital games course that encompasses not only theory but technical and artistic approaches. Read more

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Learn how to apply behavioural insights to the design of human-centred products and strategies. Apply behavioural insights to the design of human-centred products and strategies. Read more

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Develop transdisciplinary research skills in Design Engineering and apply these to societal problems. Read more

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All applications to the Design Engineering PhD Programme are made online via the Imperial College Application System . Please see below for a step-by-step guide on what you need to do to apply. 

  • Check the entry requirements below to ensure you meet the minimum entry criteria for research.
  • You need to determine a potential supervisor before submitting an application. Please see  here for our current academic and teaching staff to identify topics of interest and an appropriate supervisor in the department.
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UK universities will prepare you for a vibrant future as a professional interior architect and designer and there are few better places to become qualified in interior design than London.

Interior design universities in London blend state-of-the-art studio facilities with sound academic theory in the classroom and personal guidance from experienced teachers who are practitioners in their industry. You can take advantage of placement and internship opportunities and will graduate with a respected and recognised interior design degree worldwide.

To become a successful interior designer, you must understand spaces well and optimise them using the right colours, lights, materials and furnishings. Interior designers often work closely with architects and civil engineers. In London, the average starting salaries for fresh graduates/junior designers is between £20,000 and £23,000, whilst for experienced interior design professionals, salaries range from £30,000 to £40,000, going as high as over £50,000.

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Learn about the top ten interior design courses in London for 2024 entry below (Guardian University Guide 2024).

1. University of the Arts London

The University of the Arts London is a popular provider of creative courses in performance arts, photography and interior design. The design programmes offered at the university’s Chelsea School of Arts are designed and executed in partnership with key individuals and organisations in the design industry. The Chartered Society of Designers recognises UAL’s programmes and is involved in working on live projects.

  • Suggested course : BA (Hons) Interior Design
  • Entry requirements : International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum,
  • International fee : £28,570

2. Middlesex University

At Middlesex University, aspiring interior designers go deeper into the world of interior design. The three-year undergraduate full-time course, complemented by a four-year sandwich option, offers a holistic approach. It covers the essentials of successful, commercially-focused interior design and explores the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. With a dedicated team of experienced academics and industry professionals, students receive unparalleled support. The course's highlight is the one-year professional placement, culminating in an Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice: Interior Architecture & Design at graduation.

  • Suggested course : Interior Design BA Honours
  • Entry requirements : 112-128 UCAS Tariff Points. A Levels: BBC-BBB. BTEC: DMM-DDM
  • International fee : £16,600

3. London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers an interior design bachelor’s programme that promotes creativity and skill development. The first year focuses on developing key skills and industry understanding through a dynamic learning approach. Students build a strong foundation from sketching and drawing to digital software utilisation. In the second year, students choose a studio to refine their design philosophy and gain real-world experience with an interior design company. The third year emphasises individuality and expertise, with a mentoring strategy preparing students for successful employment.

  • Suggested course : Interior Design - BA (Hons)
  • Entry requirements : A minimum grade BBC in three A levels from relevant subject areas such as the arts, humanities and social sciences (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification in relevant art and design subjects).
  • International fee : £19,250

4. University of East London

The University of East London offers a comprehensive BA (Hons) Interior Design course that equips students with essential skills, from drawing to model-making. The course curriculum explores diverse design forms, including architectural, commercial, and residential. Engaging with London's cultural hub, students visit galleries and museums, gaining inspiration. With strong community links, students contribute to local projects, restoring historical sites or designing cafes. The degree ensures a supportive pathway for those with varied entry requirements, preparing them for a successful undergraduate journey.

  • Entry requirements : International Baccalaureate – 24 points, including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.
  • International fee : £14,580

5. Kingston University

Through the BA (Hons) Interior Design degree at Kingston University, students will explore both the contemporary and traditional aspects of interior design to become a multidisciplinary master. By developing practical skills via thought-provoking and challenging modules, students will benefit from purpose-built design studios and have access to a dedicated art and design library.

  • Entry requirements : UCAS tariff points: 112-128 Level 3 qualifications, including Art and Design subjects (i.e. A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.).
  • International fee : £18,400

6. London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers a BA (Hons) Engineering Product Design programme that also caters to the needs of students aspiring to study interior design. Ranked 2nd in the UK for Design Graduate Prospects, the course provides professional accreditation from the Institution of Engineering Designers. 

The degree allows engaging with industry leaders like LEGO and Dyson through guest lectures and enhances employability with optional paid work placements. The curriculum emphasises core skills, digital design, and practical projects.

  • Suggested course : BA (Hons) Engineering Product Design
  • Entry requirements : Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 122 UCAS points.
  • International fee : £14,900

7. Rose Bruford College

Rose Bruford College offers a unique perspective on interior design through its Design For Performance BA (Hons) programme. Delving into the 21st-century performance industry, the interdisciplinary course explores various design concepts for live, virtual, and blended performances. Ideal for artists and makers, it encompasses theatre, dance, live art, immersive experiences, and more. Rooted in the concept of the thinking practitioner, the course at Rose Bruford College provides a unique lens for those passionate about exploring performance through design.

  • Suggested course : Design For Performance BA (Hons)
  • Entry requirements : 64 UCAS points.
  • International fee : £21,735

8. University of West London

The University of West London offers a premier education in interior design with its BA (Hons) Interior Architecture. UWL is ranked in the top 30% of universities nationwide and is recognised for social inclusion, student experience, and teaching quality. The programme emphasises contemporary and historical approaches, critical research skills, and translating ideas into reality. With a focus on collaboration and networking, students benefit from talks and workshops with industry professionals, gaining valuable insights and confidence in their abilities.

  • Suggested course : BA (Hons) Interior Architecture
  • Entry requirements : A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above
  • International fee : £16,250

9. Goldsmiths, University of London

The Department of Design at Goldsmiths, University of London offers students a thoughtful and experimental approach to design practice. The internationally reputed programmes in the department inspire students to explore design possibilities while focusing on how it affects the environment. Students will work on live briefs during the course and present their work to design professionals.

  • Suggested course : BA (Hons) Design
  • Entry requirements : International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall with Three HL subjects at 655.
  • International fee : £24,620

10. University of Westminster

The School of Architecture at the University of Westminster is based in central London, and candidates will be taught and guided by research-active and industry-experienced staff. The School of Architecture at the University has a rapidly growing international reputation, and students can develop their pathways and focus on contemporary issues.

  • Entry requirements : 120 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma programme. 
  • International fee : £15,400

Study Interior Design in London

If you want to study interior design in London, book a free consultation with SI-UK London today to begin your application.

What qualifications do I need to study interior design in London?

To study interior design, you generally need A-levels. IB diploma or equivalent qualifications. Some universities may require a portfolio showcasing your creative skills.

Which universities in London have the highest acceptance rate for interior design?

The University of Westminster is considered among the UK universities with the highest acceptance rates in the UK.

How can I get a full scholarship to study interior design?

Getting a full scholarship for interior design in the UK involves researching scholarship opportunities offered by universities , private organisations, or government programmes. Although requirements vary, outstanding academic performance and a strong portfolio can enhance your chances.

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Interior design is a subject that brings together art and science toward the creation of attractive, healthy, functional spaces. Postgraduate students of this discipline will build skills in planning, research, construction management, design, and even psychology and neuroscience, to create interior environments.

Interior designers work closely with architects, property developers, construction managers, tradespeople and designers to achieve their goals. Graduates might work with large firms or independent design consultancies.

There are over 30 programmes to choose from at postgraduate level in the UK. Students could study interior design in isolation or in combination with areas like architecture.

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Entry requirements vary but you’ll typically need a relevant undergraduate degree such as interior design, architecture, graphic design or product design. Some relevant work experience might also be needed.

Common topics covered at this level include digital technologies, visual communication, creative analysis, critical perspectives, observation and surveying and environment and atmosphere.

Students already holding a bachelor’s degree in interior design might pick a course with a special focus such as urban design, health and wellbeing or architecture.

Aside from interior design, graduates might use their skills and knowledge to become an exhibition designer, production designer, spatial designer or a visual merchandiser.

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MA Interior Decoration & Styling

University for the creative arts.

Interior Decoration & Styling at UCA Research, experiment and deepen your knowledge and understanding of interiors, on UCA's new MA Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £10,500 per year (UK)

MA Interior Design (Online)

Arts university bournemouth.

With an increasing demand for designers who can rise to the needs of contemporary living, experts are needed who can create spaces, Read more...

  • 2 years Online degree: £4,250 per year (UK)

Interior Design MA

Kingston university.

We were ranked No.1 in the UK for design and crafts* (Guardian University Guide league tables 2020). This MA Interior Design will Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £11,900 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £6,545 per year (UK)

Interior Design MA Online (Apply direct with National Design Academy)

De montfort university.

The online Master’s Degree (M.A.) Interior Design prepares students for a senior or management role in the design industry. The course is Read more...

  • 18 months Online degree: £7,250 per year (UK)

MA Interior Design

University of east london.

The aim of this 12-month Master's programme is to engage you in creative and experimental processes and to enhance your ability to grasp Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £8,580 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,290 per year (UK)

MA Interior Design with Professional Placement

University of central lancashire.

MA in Interior Design (with optional Professional Placement) is for professional and newly qualified designers. It will challenge you to Read more...

  • 2 years Full time degree: £9,000 per year (UK)

Interior Environment Design MA

University of west london.

Are you passionate about interior design Studying for an MA Interior Environment Design will give you the creative and professional Read more...

  • 14 months Full time degree: £9,750 per year (UK)

Interior Architecture and Design MA

University of portsmouth.

If you're passionate about interiors and the built environment, and you want to explore making with analogue and digital methods, this Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £8,900 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £2,970 per year (UK)

Interior Architecture Postgraduate Certificate

Northumbria university, newcastle.

This postgraduate architecture course is available to graduates from Northumbria University’s BA (Hons) Interior Architecture degree Read more...

  • 6 months Full time degree: £3,083 per year (UK)

MA Interiors

Manchester metropolitan university.

The subject of Interiors is a dynamic and nimble discipline which moves between the fields of Architecture and Design, creating diverse Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £11,000 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £5,502 per year (UK)

MA Interior Architecture and Design

Nottingham trent university.

Our Masters course in Interior Architecture and Design offers a multi-dimensional platform that explores and interrogates crucial Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,700 per year (UK)

Interior Design MA (PGCert PGDip)

University of brighton.

Intro Our Interior Design MA degree is a future-facing course that deals with current issues and themes, taking an interdisciplinary Read more...

  • 12 months Full time degree: £8,400 per year (UK)
  • 24 months Part time degree

Graduate Diploma Interior Design

University of the arts london.

Graduate Diploma in Interior Design at Chelsea College of Arts provides you with the skills and experience required for study at MA Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £13,330 per year (UK)

MA Design (Interior)

Sheffield hallam university.

Course summary Join an interdisciplinary design programme which promotes social and cultural innovation. Develop your specialist skills Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £10,310 per year (UK)

Heriot-Watt University

The MA Interior Architecture and Design programme embraces both interior design and architecture. It combines a hybrid of activities, Read more...

  • 12 months Full time degree: £9,152 per year (UK)
  • 24 months Part time degree: £4,576 per year (UK)

London Metropolitan University

This research-led Interior Design MA addresses the needs of graduates from interior design and related discipline backgrounds, or those Read more...

  • 2 years Part time degree: £5,265 per year (UK)

Interior Design at UCA Do you want to take your knowledge of interior design to the next level To become an expert in approaching and Read more...

Prepare to take a creative and critical position, rethink existing interiors, redesign spaces, and forge your individual identity in the Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,435 per year (UK)

Our MA in Interior Design (with optional Professional Placement) is for professional and newly qualified designers. It will challenge you Read more...

  • 1 year Full time degree: £9,000 per year (UK)
  • 2 years Part time degree: £4,500 per year (UK)

MA Interior and Spatial Design

MA Interior and Spatial Design at Camberwell College of Arts is committed to the critical investigation of space through the theoretical Read more...

  • 15 months Full time degree: £14,600 per year (UK)

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  • Istituto Marangoni London
  • University of Huddersfield
  • Inchbald School of Design
  • Royal College of Art
  • Birmingham City University
  • Coventry University
  • University of Lincoln
  • Teesside University, Middlesbrough
  • Buckinghamshire New University
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • Interactive Design Institute
  • York St John University
  • Glasgow School of Art

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