About the course

This dynamic, highly creative degree offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and solid theoretical knowledge, ensuring you graduate with the tools needed for a successful career in this competitive field.The School of Art, Architecture and Design boasts award-winning, purpose-built studio spaces and five floors of impressive workshops that feature state-of-the-art digital equipment.Gain advanced design and research skills.Study a specialisation that is directly tailored to your interests.Graduate with advanced professional and technical skills that extend beyond the knowledge and skills taught at undergraduate level.Learn in world-class facilities in our state-of-the-art on-campus workshops and studios.Learn from teachers who are established designers, offering insight into what it takes to create sustainable, coherent, visually appealing interiors.Benefit from our networks and relationships with industry – locally, nationally and internationally.With a focus on design research, theory and practice, this degree will prepare you for a career as an interior architect or interior designer. It will also provide you with an advanced understanding of the innovative, changing world of design.A major focus of this degree is on design research, and you will complete an individual research-based project where you will be required to critically review, analyse, identify and propose solutions to complex design challenges. Through our industry connections, you will be given the opportunity to work on creative projects, developing skills in writing project proposals and presenting information.By studying the Master of Design (Interior Architecture) you will develop an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of designing and maintaining interior environments that are environmentally responsive and socially adaptable. You will also graduate with a sound knowledge of research methods.

　　Career outcomes - :This master degree consistently records high graduate employment rates. You could find work in architectural practices, interior design practices, building companies, other organisations supplying the design and building industry, such as corporate furniture suppliers and architectural practices, or public relations and marketing organisations. Careers to consider:

　　interior designer: design, implement and refurbish interior spaces

　　design consultant: help clients to best utilise living spaces by advising on how to arrange lighting, furniture and other fixtures

　　event designer: oversee and direct the overall look and visual appeal of an event

　　furniture designer: develop design concepts, experiment with different materials, liaise with clients and build sample models for either mass produced furniture prototypes or one-off exclusive pieces Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Successful completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.Applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Design from the University of South Australia are eligible to enter and are not required to submit a portfolio of work and statement of intent.

　　IELTS total [6.5] IELTS reading [6.0] IELTS writing [6.0].TOEFL PBT- 577 with TWE of 4.5. TOEFL IBT - 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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