Interiors
Entry requirements
You will normally have a minimum 2:2 UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject and must submit a portfolio. We may request an interview as part of the application process, which can be in person or online.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 and no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.
Find out about English language requirements.
If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Interiors is a dynamic and nimble discipline which moves between the fields of architecture and design, creating diverse responses that have a strong desire to improve the lives of those who interact with existing buildings and interior space.
You will investigate and interpret interior space, inside and outside of the traditional architectural envelope, considering adaptive re-use, human occupation, spatial experience and social innovation as potential catalysts for design propositions.
Projects may manifest in a variety of outcomes and allow you to work in depth in your chosen speciality such as interior architecture, commercial interior design, exhibition design, branded environments, environmental graphics, performance or set design, temporary installations or ‘event’ design, furniture or artefact design.
Interiors students are best characterised by their ability to underpin conceptual enquiry and intellectual curiosity with design/architectural theory, combined with strong technical knowledge and communication tools. Collaboration, and the ability to work with a variety of disciplines, is a strong aspect of the course.
Features and benefits:
- Industry-standard facilities - Specialist workshops in Manchester School of Art - including wood, metal, textiles and glass - provide students with opportunities to explore materiality, fabrication and realisation of ideas.
- Mixed learning opportunities - Studio teaching is underpinned by design research methodologies and engagement with industry.
- Inspiration and collaboration - This course has strong affiliation with Design Cluster MA’s. Students engage in shared design ‘Options’ unit with all postgraduate design students, which offers cross-faculty learning opportunities.
- Longstanding reputation - Founded in 1838, Manchester School of Art stands as one of the country's oldest art schools and the oldest design school in Britain, proving our long-standing commitment to art and design education.
- Research excellence - We’re ranked 2nd in the UK for the power of our research in art and design (REF 2021).
Information for international students
Please visit the international page.
Fees and funding
For further information please see the fees and funding page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries Team
- courses@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 247 6969