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The Master’s Degree course is in two parts: Part I is the Postgraduate Diploma course in Architectural Interior Design. On successful completion to the required standard, students may progress to Part II to achieve the MA Degree.

Part II of the MA in Architectural Interior Design course is a research module in which you prepare, over twelve months either a written treatise in a 15,000 word illustrated document, or a fully comprehensive design project with an 8,000 word accompaniment. You are encouraged, in discussion with tutors, to select a topic inspired by your own interests and culture, which will sustain your interest and commitment for a year. A synopsis of your chosen site or subject will be submitted to the Examination Committee for approval.

At Master’s level you work independently within a framework of 15 hours of tutorial support provided via meetings, email or telephone, to suit your circumstances. Tutors are assigned according to their specialist subjects and interests. You may use the school research facilities and attend any lectures that may be relevant to your chosen subject.

You are encouraged and required to develop your own study pattern; and implicit within this are independent research, critical analysis of existing published material and practical timetabling for production of the dissertation. You will be expected to document your methodology and to articulate clear analytical relationships between your own research, design theory and an extensive body of relevant precedent studies, leading to firm logical conclusions.

An MA in Architectural Interior Design is both a valuable professional qualification and a springboard to related fields such as writing, teaching and further research. It is an opportunity to explore and research a particular aspect of interior design that is relevant to you. Your work must also have a relevance to the design community as a whole and be seen to contribute to the bank of knowledge and research for other interested parties to access.

MA Architectural Interior Design – course objectives

• Define and critically analyse a subject area and generate a clear programme of research, directed towards a clearly defined end.
• Show familiarity with relevant published research and a range of additional sources of information such as: case histories, site visits, plans and associated documentation, commensurate with the post-graduate challenge.
• Reflect upon the selection, organisation, and integration of researched material, presenting a clear argument and conclusion, in the presentation of your thesis or dissertation
• Critically relate to the research experience to develop and express a personal view of the subject area that relates to your work and personal design philosophy.

The MA Architectural Interior Design is validated and awarded by the federal University of Wales.