Interior Architecture and Design MA
University of Portsmouth
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Ifyou'repassionateaboutinteriorsandthebuiltenvironment,andyouwanttoexploremakingwithanalogueanddigitalmethods,thisMasterscouldbeforyou.Thiscoursefocusesontheinterioranddevelopinganunderstandingofthebuiltenvironmentthrough'sensoryandaffectiveengagement.Youll'studyinaninterdisciplinaryenvironmentwithourotherarchitecturecoursesasyoulearntounderstandyour'strengthsanddisciplinary'skillsinthewiderdesignenvironment.You'llbeencouragedtoengagewithinterior'spacesthroughcreativepractice,experimentation,materialengagement,andtangibleandintangiblematters,andlearntouseadvancedtechnologiesandtools'suchas3DprintersandaugmentedandvirtualrealityinourCentreforCreativeandImmersiveExtendedReality(CCIXR),theUKsfirstintegratedfacilityto'supportinnovationinvirtual,augmentedandextendedrealities.Onthiscourseyou'llexploretheeverydaylivesofcommunitiesandtheirroleintheenvironment,culture,economy,thepolitical,andtheaesthetic.You'lldiscoverpracticesofcare,andconsidercarefulnessandcommunicationasyouengagewithclimatechangebylookingatcity'scaleinfrastructuresamongotherthings.You'llexploreeverydaydetailandtherelationshipbetweenourlivedexperienceandthe'structuresthatimpacthowwelive.You'llalsoexplore'strategiesforreusingofbuildingsandworkwithlocalcommunitiesin'sociallyengagedprojects.

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48/101
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31st
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49th
What students say
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sam
04 Dec 23

Portsmouth Uni has been an excellent study experience so far. Obviously i have no baseline to compare it to, given it is the only University i have attended but i have no..Read more

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Hannah
11 Nov 23

It is such an easy place to navigate, with the university buildings being place in locations where you are going to adventure out to in your free time meaning it almost becomes..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.

Tuition fees

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,200 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Interior Design reviews

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sam
04 Dec 23
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
Portsmouth Uni has been an excellent study experience so far. Obviously i have no baseline to compare it to, given it is the only University i have attended but i have no...
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Hannah
11 Nov 23
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
It is such an easy place to navigate, with the university buildings being place in locations where you are going to adventure out to in your free time meaning it almost becomes...
Read more
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University of Portsmouth
University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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