Adelaide University
Master of Design Specialising in Interior Architecture
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Design environments that change how people interact, work and live.
Course overview
Adelaide University's Master of Design, specialising in Interior Architecture, will prepare you for a career as an interior designer. Learn how to inspire human connection through a focus on design research, theory and practice. Complete hands-on practical learning through research-based projects and real-world projects, designing in Adelaide University's world-class facilities and professional studio spaces. You’ll gain the knowledge to design stimulating, sustainable and visually appealing interiors.
Enhance well-being, productivity and emotional experience through your designs. Create innovative workspaces, healing healthcare environments or reimagine urban living. Adelaide University will help guide you to reimagine interior environments across residential, commercial and public spaces, shifting how society perceives space.
Explore the intricate relationship between design and human experience with Adelaide University. The Master of Design specialising in Interior Architecture will provide you with an advanced understanding of the evolving landscape of design innovation.
In this degree, you will participate in hands-on projects that encourage both critical and creative thinking. Explore the cultural, social, economic and technological factors of sustainable design while developing innovative ideas to improve societal quality of life.
Develop expertise in navigating the complex landscape of art and design policy, including funding opportunities, grant sourcing and application processes. Hone your communication skills and develop effective strategies for collaboration within the diverse design community.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 66 units for all core courses.
- 12 units for all specialisation courses.
- Six units for all work-integrated learning.
- 12 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 66 units for all of the following:
- Art and Design Masters Foundation Studio (12 units)
- Art and Design Interdisciplinary Studio (12 units)
- Art and Design Business Practices
- Art and Design Research Methods
- Art and Design Masters Project 1 (12 units)
- Arts and Design Masters Project 2 (12 units)
- Art and Design Masters Report
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Perhaps you’ll focus on heritage projects, preserving the history of some of the world’s iconic buildings while making them appeal to younger audiences. You might improve urban office environments, focusing on employee well-being, productivity and collaboration. You might even design future-focused hospitals, emphasising patient comfort while also specialising in eco-friendly and energy-efficient interiors.
Graduates can work in various settings, including private design firms, architectural practices, government departments, commercial organisations and cultural institutions.
Careers to also consider include:
- Interior Designer
- Commercial Space Designer
- Residential Interior Designer
- Hospitality Designer
- Retail Space Planner
- Exhibition Designer
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: From $9,537 up to $17,399 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate programs.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.