The Interior Architecture and Design MA at the University of Portsmouth invites you to explore the dynamic intersection of interior spaces and the built environment. This Master’s degree is designed for those passionate about making and understanding environments through both analogue and digital methods, focusing on sensory and affective engagement. You will delve into creative theories, contemporary interior practices, and essential research methodologies, preparing you to develop a unique design vision. Within an interdisciplinary setting alongside architecture students, you will critically examine your strengths and disciplinary skills, ready to address complex spatial challenges.
This full-time, on-campus MA is studied over 17 months, immersing you in a rich learning experience. You will engage with advanced technologies like 3D printing and extended reality, explore social and cultural contexts, and consider climate change through adaptive reuse strategies and community-focused projects. Through core modules such as Creative Theories and Interior Practices, alongside a significant Thesis project, you will hone your expertise. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the critical and practical skills necessary for a successful career in interior architecture, interior design, and related creative industries, having potentially undertaken a work-based learning opportunity.