Interior Architecture MA

Course Content

• Course Details

  The University of Northampton’s MA program in Interior Architecture (non-placement) allows for either a 12- or 24-month study period, during which students have full access to the campus’s available learning resources. The program is based at Waterside Campus.

  On the other hand, the MA Interior Architecture (with Placement) program is primarily geared toward international students seeking to study in the UK, or UK students looking to gain industry experience as part of their master’s degree. The first two trimesters are run alongside the standard delivery at the Waterside Campus. Placement students are responsible for securing their own placement within the UK. This program offers practical, hands-on experience in applying professional and technical skills in a real-world setting, with a focus on achieving project objectives, meeting industry standards, and understanding organizational context.

  Interior Architecture MA prepares students to become super-charged creative collaborators, able to work with multiple partners across disciplines to deliver their vision.

  Social Impact

  Students will use their creative skills to solve social and global challenges, becoming the disruptive innovators who will be at the forefront of all our design futures, social or commercial. They will recognize the needs of changing demographics of place, environmental issues, race and gender, and how the digital and physical landscape surrounding us has negative and positive effects on how we interact with each other.

  Future Focused

  As a forward-thinking designer, you have the ability to influence how people engage with a wide range of repurposed spatial environments. With a focus on sustainable adaptations and innovative practices that consider changing demographics, environmental issues, and global well-being, you will be at the forefront of shaping both social and commercial design futures. Additionally, you will have a deep understanding of how the blended digital and physical landscapes that surround us can impact our interactions with one another, and you will use this knowledge to create designs that promote positive interactions while mitigating negative effects.

  Super Supportive

  As a highly collaborative designer, you are adept at working with partners from various disciplines to bring your creative vision to life. You have a profound understanding of the needs of clients and end-users, which enables you to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of professionals in the built environment to create trans-media experiences. By carefully considering the interactions between physical environments and the needs of audiences and consumers, you can deliver immersive, engaging, and environmentally conscious experiences that resonate with your target audience. Your designs are tailored to leave a lasting impact, not only on your audience, but also on the world around us.

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.

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• Optional cultural trip and industry expertise

  Students will have the opportunity to take international study trips, typically in Europe. Recent visits have included Berlin, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Barcelona. Costs for study visits vary but are always competitive (See Fees and Funding section). During your course, you will also have the opportunity to visit exhibitions and design agencies, along with meeting industry specialists and professionals on our campus.

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• Frequently Asked Questions

  How will I be taught on MA Interior Architecture?

  Trimester 1 and 2
  You will be taught through a variety of methods such as;

  • Project briefs (staff-set/self-set /industry/competition)
  • Individual, group tutorials and seminars
  • Workshops/demonstrations
  • E-tivities/Active Blended Learning / Online activities
  • Group critiques and presentations
  • Visiting speakers and Industry Guests

  You will be taught by your core team of Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Associate Lecturers – and you have contact with them week in, week out. It is these lecturers that deliver the majority of your taught experience, set project briefs, assess your work and lead study visits.

  How will I be assessed?

  You will be assessed through a range of communication design assignments and live projects [producing individual work as well as working with others] including design work submitted through portfolio presentations [digital and physical], oral presentations/pitches and written work.

  In trimester 3 during the non-placement route, students will undertake a negotiated project. During the Placement route students, with the support of UON careers advisors, will apply and seek suitable work placements for one year. Please note that UON supplementary regulations apply to the MA Interior Architecture (Placement) Course. Please contact your course tutor for more information.

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