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MA Interior Architecture and Design

The course

Delivery type
Weekday evenings and Saturday
Duration
1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part-time)
Intake date
September, January
Location
Dubai

The MA Interior Architecture and Design explores the emerging symbiotic relationship between 'interior design' and 'interior architecture' in comprehending, crafting, and implementing innovative interior spaces.

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Overview

The MA in Interior Architecture and Design is an immersive, industry-driven journey, merging practical and theoretical insights into how Architecture and Interior Design seamlessly collaborate in the modern professional landscape.

You’ll master design studio practices that blend interior design, architecture, tectonics, technology, and environmental considerations, responding to the growing demand for tailored, experiential spaces.

This program emphasises independent creativity and critical thinking while equipping you with skills in business enterprise, digital innovation, sustainable design and management, and research methods.

By prioritising a human-centred, regenerative design approaches, you’ll be encouraged to transcend traditional linear design and incorporate life cycle management and circular economy concepts into your work.

Our unique program will empower you to craft visually striking spaces that contribute to a resilient and sustainable future, encouraging you to become forward-thinking designer shaping the world of interior architecture.

Accreditation

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.

Course content

Stage 1 

  • E11DY Design Thinking and Innovation 
  • E11SU Sustainable Design & Management 
  • E11DP Interior Architecture Tectonics, Tools and Technology. 

Stage 2 

  • E11RM-Research Methodologies 
  • E11DR-Interior Architecture Communities Engagement and Practice. 

Optional Courses  

  • E11DI Design Technologies  
  • E11EN Business Enterprise 

Stage 3 

  • E11FP Final Project 

Entry requirements

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.

To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with all elements passed at 6.0 or above). Applicants who have completed secondary and tertiary education will need to provide documentary evidence. A minimum of one year full-time study in English will be required.

Fees and funding

  • AED 91990*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

Scholarships and bursaries

See our range of degree entry, undergraduate, postgraduate taught and PhD scholarships and discounts.