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 the way 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.
Key features
- Gain advanced skills in contemporary interior design.
- Learn in world-class facilities and professional studio spaces.
- Benefit from teachers who are established designers.
- Work on real-life projects under the guidance of industry professionals.
- Study electives that are aligned with your interests and career goals.
- Choose to complete one year of full-time study and graduate with a graduate diploma.
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
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 66 units for all core courses.
- 12 units for all specialisation courses.
- 6 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
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
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 student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.