Interior, Architectural and Spatial Design (MA (eca))

at University of Edinburgh

Running over three consecutive semesters, this programme integrates design work with theoretical and written studies to develop you as a designer and prepare you for a future in industry or further academic study.

The aim of the programme is to encourage and support postgraduate students who wish to explore interior, architectural and spatial design as a means of expressing ideas and opinions.

The programme is composed of core and elective courses and is full time.

Semesters 1 and 2 are both split into three courses of 20 Credits each covering design practice and theoretical studies within the field of design. The summer semester is a single 60 credit course.

Semester 1
In semester 1 the two 20 credit core courses are:

• Adapting Interior
• Reading Interiors
• Both are taught by IASD staff and focus on the chosen site.

The remaining 20 credit course is an elective choice you will have a series of options to choose from. It is delivered by colleagues in Design and Screen Cultures.

Semester 2
In semester 2 the two 20 credit core courses are:

• Connecting Interiors (taught by IASD staff and focusing on the chosen site)
• Disseminating Design Practice (delivered by colleagues in Design and Screen Cultures)
• Your final course in this semester is an elective choice, and you are encouraged to undertake a course that will develop your design thinking beyond interiors, and to gain valuable experience in a related field. You may take suitable electives courses from anywhere within the University, options vary each year and are dependent on level, availability and timetable suitability.

These entry requirements are for the 2022/23 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2023/24 academic year will be published on 3 October 2022.

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as interior design, interior architecture, architecture, landscape architecture, product design or 3D design.

You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should include:

• completed interior, architectural, spatial or landscape projects undertaken individually or as part of a group (please note that you should state your involvement in the group projects)
• evidence of hand drawing, sketching, model making, orthographic drawing and rendered visuals
• engagement with materials and detailing
• work demonstrating a range of research methods and lines of enquiry
• development work, demonstrating the iterative design process, as well as finished projects.

We have a strong track record of graduates working in interior design and architectural practices both here in the UK and overseas, or setting up their own businesses on completion of the programme.

Graduates have also gone on to undertake further academic study at masters or PhD level in various institutions around the world.