Program Overview
The Interior Architecture at Edinburgh Napier University is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Interior Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interior Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design Research Methods
- Spatial Lighting Design
- Exhibition Design
- Design Management
- Major Design Project
- For MDes Degree - Design Project Report
- For MA Degree - Design Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry requirements
- The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent. We look for applicants to have a background in art & design or achitecture related subjects in order to be eligible for the programme. In addition to the qualification, we may also consider applications with evidence of industry experience in an appropriate discipline.
- All candidates are interviewed with a portfolio of creative work which should demonstrate the ability to visualise design outcomes using appropriate CAD software. Applicants from overseas can be interviewed by teleconference with an online portfolio.
- If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edinburgh Napier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, established from Napier Technical College (founded in 1964) and granted full university status in 1992, known for its...
University Profile- Application Deadline 14 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
