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MA Interior Design

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This research-led Interior Design MA is designed for graduates from interior design and related disciplines, or professionals seeking to collaborate within the field. The course encourages independent design thinking, fo…

Tuition
£11,000/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
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Course Overview

This research-led Interior Design MA is designed for graduates from interior design and related disciplines, or professionals seeking to collaborate within the field. The course encourages independent design thinking, focusing on advanced aspects of professional practice. Students engage in complex, real-world project work that explores social, political, economic, and physical contexts. Delivered within a collaborative design studio unit, the curriculum fosters a multidisciplinary approach, reflecting the requirements of the modern design sector. You will develop your ability to communicate innovative ideas, evaluate design concepts, and test the premises of the interior both theoretically and practically. The course emphasises transferable skills, preparing you to create opportunities within the built environment. Available as a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time option, this course provides a supportive community where you can refine your individual approach to design research and development. Whether you aim to work in residential, retail, or public realm design, this programme helps you build the expertise needed to succeed in a competitive global market.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Level 7

Design Project Development40 Credits
Interior Contexts20 Credits
Project as Professional Practice: Interior Design60 Credits
Research Methods: Success in Design40 Credits
Design for Change20 Credits
Material Culture20 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
12 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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