About the course

The MFA Interior Design program at Parsons is uniquely positioned to lead the discourse and practice of interior design in the 21st century. Inaugurated in 2009 at Parsons, the school where formal interior design education began, this graduate program builds on more than 100 years of leadership in the field. Design as a social practice is the program?s guiding philosophy. Students explore design as a force for change, a means of environmental stewardship, and a tool for shaping experiences.

　　The studio-based and research-oriented curriculum challenges you to analyze the relationship between human behavior and perception of the interior. This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

　　Graduates are positioned to transform the field as practitioners and educators by working in interior design and architecture studios and in the fields of industrial design and sustainable design, developing new design practices, and collaborating with nonprofit, government, and educational institutions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	New York
Fall (August), 2025	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The New School

Unofficial Transcripts: Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didn’t receive a degree) in the Educational Background section of the online application. Official Transcripts: Applicants offered admission will be required to submit official transcripts (as well as official certified translations and evaluations of the transcripts/mark sheets and degree certifications if the degree was earned outside of the United States) to The New School. Admitted applicants must submit all official transcripts pertaining to their entire academic career. Resume, Applicants for admission to The New School’s graduate programs must either hold or be in the final year of completing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or the equivalent degree from an accredited college or university outside the United States, Statement of Purpose, Recommendation Letters, Portfolio, All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. The minimum score required for TOEFL (IBT) is 92, for IELTS is 7.0, Interview

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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