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Master of Applied Arts in Interior Design at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Applied Arts in Interior Design is a 180-credit NQF level 9 programme that develops independent research skills and advanced design expertise. Students demonstrate ability as critical researchers contributing to research culture in the applied arts.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design  |  Department: Department of Visual Communication Design  |  Duration: 1 - 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Students identify a research topic, engage with relevant theory, design a research methodology and draw valid conclusions, combining theoretical and practical learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

DUT master's applicants apply through the Head of the offering department with a PG1 form and supporting documents; the department decides on admission based on the applications received, places and supervision capacity, and for master's candidates also assesses whether the proposed research topic is viable and can be supervised.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 - 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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