MA Interior Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A master's in climate-conscious, environmentally sustainable interior design and specification. Driven by a self-defined project, it examines climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, occupant health and wellbeing, and sustainable materials and techniques, ending with an exhibition.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Art & Design | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Intake: 2027 start | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits over three semesters: Vision (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 1 (20) in Semester 1; Idea (40) and Context and Methodologies Part 2 (20) in Semester 2; and a 60-credit Output module (exhibition and written paper or article). Exit awards are PG Certificate (60 credits) and PG Diploma (120 credits).

Career pathways

Established or aspiring interior designers, researchers or academics, leading towards a career, a PhD or a Professional Doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first class or upper second class (2.1) first degree in an appropriate subject (for example interior design, architecture, architectural design technology or a cognate discipline), and/or equivalent professional standing or experience assessed through RPL or RPEL. Applications are made directly to the university and all applicants are interviewed (on Microsoft Teams if a face-to-face interview is not possible). International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 start

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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