Interior Design MA
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 425 graduates of Interior Design MA and other courses in Design Studies at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £20500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £18000 - £31000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Do you want to take your knowledge of interior design to the next level? To become an expert in approaching and solving complex design challenges? Then our MA Interior Design course at UCA Canterbury will empower you to reach your goals.
This course, within its stimulating, creative and supportive environment, will see you formulate an individual approach to spatial design. Through research-led practice and experimental design, you will be able to demonstrate your expertise in your chosen field of interest, showcase your designed outcomes and design work that is a unique expression of yourself.
This degree can be a launchpad to potential higher level interior design careers. Specialist areas you might choose to focus on in your projects include interaction design, VR, immersive events, retail or specialist fabrication. You can work with interesting heritage and sustainability questions, engaging with both contemporary technology and traditional craft, digital and ‘real’ space.
You will be taught through one-to-one tuition, seminars and self-directed study in designated studio space, engaging with academics who offer expert research intelligence. The course includes regular reviews with visiting critics from across relevant industry sectors and international study visits.
On this challenging journey, you'll develop your research, conceptual, self-management, technical and communication skills, and graduate well-equipped to enter the global market.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Interior Design MA at University for the Creative Arts
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 13% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 12% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 9% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 8% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 7% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 3% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Costs
Tuition Fees Interior Design MA
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
| England UK | £10500 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University for the Creative Arts in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #28
- #36
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #39
- #48
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 7 university rankings of University for the Creative Arts
About University for the Creative Arts
The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.
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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at University for the Creative Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5895
- postgraduates:
- 1140
- Total:
- 7035
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Interior Design and Architecture”: 2860 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Interior Design MA | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18150 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Architecture and Design MA | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £8900 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Design MA | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Interior Design MA | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £7900 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Interiors (Architecture & Design) MA (PG) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £50 | £84 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
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MA Interior and Spatial Design (Online) MA | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | - | - | - | High Wycombe | online Part-time |
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Interior Design MA | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | - | - | - | Preston | On campus Part-time |
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Interior Architecture and Design MA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Part-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
