Interior Architecture and Design MA
Birmingham City University
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MA - Master of Arts

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City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

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SEP-26

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MA - Master of Arts

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City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

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On the MA Interior Architecture and Design programme you will explore the distinctive qualities associated with the interiors of inhabited architecture. The course gives you an opportunity to start to tailor your own professional path, be it in the more conventional areas within Interiors (residential, retail, health, transportation sector etc), or in related fields (exhibition design, installation design etc). It also enables you to learn about recent transformations in the industry, with a ...Read more

On the MA Interior Architecture and Design programme you will explore the distinctive qualities associated with the interiors of inhabited architecture. The course gives you an opportunity to start to tailor your own professional path, be it in the more conventional areas within Interiors (residential, retail, health, transportation sector etc), or in related fields (exhibition design, installation design etc). It also enables you to learn about recent transformations in the industry, with a focus on sustainability, new technologies (including but not limited to AI) and user-led design. What's covered in this course? We feel that in the world today it is very important to be strategic about how you promote your work, so we help you develop a communication/marketing tool kit that will effectively connect you with your audience, making good use of social media platforms, networking and job-hunting opportunities. We value the in-person experience, and you will be encouraged to engage with our on-campus facilities – including the workshops, where you can experiment with advanced methods of fabrication, using laser, digital printing and digital carving technologies, amongst other invaluable resources. Having in mind, nonetheless, that some of you will also have other commitments, we record our sessions to give you the opportunity to catch up with content you may have missed. Studying on a post-graduate level offers you a unique opportunity to hone your research skills. You will improve your writing skills considerably, and your communication will come across as more robust and professional. This will surely enhance your career prospects, and you may even actually decide that research itself is the right path for you.

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78/279
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30th
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103rd
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Jany
08 Jan 26

I think I’m really comfortable where I am right now...Read more

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Chinwendu
12 Dec 25

The best aspects of the university that I can think of is the inclusivity and diversity of the faculty. There are various was students are support and the environment is very..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Interior Design or a closely related three dimensional design discipline.We also welcome applications from individuals who may not satisfy the normal entry requirements, but have substantial work experience. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£9,510 per year

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£18,970 per year

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£18,970 per year

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Jany
08 Jan 26
Interior Architecture and Design with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
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12 Dec 25
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Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University , Birmingham

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5 Cardigan Street Birmingham West Midlands B4 7BD United Kingdom
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