Master of Interior Architecture

Tuition fees are 49,685 NZD per year.

Reimagine the places we live, work, play, eat, shop, exercise, and learn. Take identity, mood, performance, and the physical comfort of a structure into consideration in your design work. Through this research-based programme, you’ll consider the relationships between materials, people, and space. You’ll explore Interior Architecture in different contexts—considering it through social, cultural, sustainable, psychological, behavioural, and technological lenses. YYou can complete the MIA part time in up to four years. For example, if you study two courses per trimester you will study 20 to 23 hours a week. The MIA is collaborative, interdisciplinary, and studio-based. You’ll focus on professional Interior Architecture design, representation, and implementation. You’ll also complete a research-based, advanced design project. During this, you'll learn to identify questions and explore processes. You’ll develop effective ways to present and communicate your research findings. During the second year, you'll complete a research portfolio or thesis under supervision from academic staff in the School. You can find out more about the research streams and study options available by talking to Interior Architecture academic staff. Find out more about your study options. Fill in a form to download our Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation handbook. As an MIA graduate, you might work as a professional or specialist within an interior design or architecture firm, or in the interior division of a large, multidisciplinary design company. The University’s Master of Interior Architecture programme is internationally recognised through affiliation to the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) and the Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators Association (IDEA). Through postgraduate study you will build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff, and future colleagues. Make the most of opportunities to attend events, seminars, workshops, and social functions. Postgraduate students in the Wellington School of Architecture play a vital role in developing high-quality research outputs. Research findings are often presented at national and international conferences, and published in peer-reviewed journals. Many of our postgraduate alumni have become industry leaders in their chosen field. The Postgraduate Students' Association can also give you information on study at the University, and provides a voice for you on campus. As an Interior Architecture graduate, you might work as a specialist within an interior design or architecture firm, or in the interior division of a large, multidisciplinary design company. You might also work as an exhibition designer, stage or screen set designer, or retail designer. Other jobs may include lighting designer, furniture designer, or environmental designer. You might also make a career in teaching or research. We have postgraduate and doctoral scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. You can get support to stay on top of your finances by downloading our money management resources or by meeting with one of our student finance advisers. We can show you how to manage your student loan or allowance, and help you sort out your budget. For students facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for support from the Hardship Fund. Depending on your situation, you might also be able to get government or community support. You may be able to tutor undergraduate Interior Architecture courses based on your academic performance. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, get in contact with the tutor coordinator, or staff will seek out tutors for their classes. You may be able to work as a research assistant while you study. These are fixed-term, short contracts where you assist an academic on a specific research project. Through postgraduate study you’ll build valuable re