Master of Interior Design at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Prepares students for interior design practice nationally and internationally, with human-centred, context-based design. The first-professional route targets practice; the post-professional route is research-oriented for those already holding a first-professional qualification.

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture | Department: Department of Interior Design | Duration: First-professional: 2 years; post-professional: 1.5 years; pre-master's: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (Fall) only | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Design studios plus courses on methods, processes, and technical/theoretical foundations of interior design; a thesis or practicum; optional Co-op/Integrated Work route (two 10-week work terms); exchange programs and cross-cultural design studios. Pre-master's is normally 30 credit hours over two terms. Areas of expertise include universal access, cultural theory, design theory, lighting, work environments, and human comfort.

Career pathways

Graduates work in the building industry nationally and internationally. The first-professional degree meets the educational requirement for the NCIDQ examination; the program is CIDA-accredited.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-professional: undergraduate degree in Interior Design or Environmental Design (Interior Environment Option), or case-by-case for related backgrounds. Post-professional: a CIDA-accredited undergraduate degree in Interior Design plus three years' work experience and a research proposal. Pre-master's: a bachelor's degree. All require portfolio, statement of intent, CV, transcripts, two references, and English proficiency (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94 for this program). Deadlines: January 15 (Canada/US), December 1 (international).

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

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

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