MA Interior Design (Online)

There's an increasing demand for designers from different specialisms who can rise to the needs of contemporary living, both indoors and outdoors. Experts are needed who can create spaces, buildings and environments that aren't only creative and diverse, but also recognise current and future sustainable and wellbeing standards.

Whether you’re a graduate with a related degree, an interior design professional or an aspiring designer wanting a career switch to further your existing practice knowledge, the MA Interior Design (Online) course will help you make your mark on this exciting field.

It'll provide opportunities for those interested in enhancing their existing specialist practice knowledge in the subjects of design, business, or the interior, architectural, product or textile design disciplines, providing a broad spectrum of knowledge to take forward into future careers.

1. The course can provide opportunities for those interested in enhancing their existing specialist practice knowledge in various subjects of design, including the interior, architectural, product or textile design disciplines, providing a broad spectrum of knowledge to take forward into future careers.
2. You'll be taught by experienced academics, who are also practicing industry professionals.
3. The units within the course have been crafted to strengthen your research capabilities and understanding of a range of sectors.

Course leader Sarah Bax provides an overview of the MA Interior Design (Online) course. We also provide some more information about potential career directions following completion of the course.

Exclusively offered to students enrolled on the course is the ability to have access to presentations from industry professionals. This provides not only an insight into current industry practice but a wealth of research sources and networking links.

• Stephen Edge – Stephen's career spans over 40 years in architecture, interior design and academia. He's passionate about making people feel healthier walking out of one his buildings, than when they walked in.
• Oliver Heath – Oliver is an architectural and interior designer; his practice Oliver Heath Design are focused on delivering health and wellbeing in the built environment for the benefit of people and planet.
  
• Ekaterina Savosina – Ekaterina is a designer and educator with a background in interior virtual reality design, with a focus on up-skilling educational organisations and local businesses in VR, helping them integrate virtual reality into their workflow. As part of this course, she has offered VR workshops and certified courses.
  
• Emma Raybould – Emma has built a successful interior design career spanning 20 years. She has a passion for combining her expertise in fabric and furniture specification with her interest in positive mental health and wellbeing.
  
• Gareth Davies – Gareth works on multimillion-pound refurbishments and developments. He believes that interior design plays a greater role in our day-to-day lives than most people would think.
  
• Holly Passmore – Holly's key research interest is in increasing wellbeing opportunities within interior and exterior educational spaces, particularly with young children. 
  
• Gary Wilburn – Gary has 35 years' experience leading architecture and multi-disciplined design teams. His focus is to minimise impact and energy use in the construction and whole life operation of all projects.
  
• Sadie Miller-Maggs – Sadie uses her platform, Vegan Material House, to share her knowledge and research, and collaborate with conscious designers to create sustainable vegan materials.
  
• Dafydd Watkins – Dafydd is Head of Global Cruise Sales for Panaz. With 10 years’ experience in the interiors industry, Dafydd has worked with designers, cruise lines, fit out companies and shipyards all over the world.
  
• Dawn Scott – Dawn brings more than 20 years of experience to her role as a Senior Colour Designer at Dulux, where she utilises occupant-centred colour and design to promote wellbeing.
  
• Jonathan Stainsby – Jonathan has over 15 years’ experience as Head of Healthcare at Panaz, a fabric specialist. They're dedicated to sustainability and helping designers with a variety of requirements.
  
• Catherine Heliker – Marketing Manager for Danfloor UK, a flooring manufacturer, Catherine conducts research into the positive use of carpet in healthcare, as well as ensuring optimal performance.
  
• Sarah Tilbury – Sarah understands the importance of designing spaces that focus on the user's wellbeing and how biophilia and cognitive and sensory design can have a really positive effect on the design of any interior space.
  
• Ian Cathcart – Ian is the National Sales Manager UK and Ireland at Franklite, an award-winning manufacturer, designer and distributor of high-quality decorative lighting.
  
• Stephen Maley – Stephen manages teams for HEWI, the leader in delivering system solutions to the hospitality and healthcare industries, which allows for a true global understanding of the inclusive and accessibility market demands and trends.
  
• Stephanie Kyle – With a passion for making the built environment more inclusive, Stephanie offers specialist guidance to other designers, clients, and key decision-makers, ensuring the seamless integration of inclusive design principles throughout every stage of architectural projects.
  
• Keith Myers – Keith possesses the innate skill of being able to challenge the structure of an architectural space, thereby helping to unlock a home’s full potential through considered flow, use of light, and exceptional design.
  
• Lesley McMillan – Lesley's interests are in strategic, values-based spatial, and interior design. Lesley is an award-winning designer and acts as the Chair of the Education Council for the Society of British and International Design.
  
• James Middling – James is a global sector leader, as major project director at Mott MacDonald. His passions are regenerating failing town centres and what can be done to improve this as designers, by connecting re-design with vibrant night-time economies.
• Maria Assirelli – Maria is a director at Floyd Slaski Architects. She has a passion for designing healing environments and she leads on Floyd Slaski’s mental health portfolio. Previously a Partner at GA architects, Maria specialised in design for autism friendly environments and has written papers for various groups including the National Autistic Society.
• Helen Morrell – Helen is the Estates Director at Kingsdale Retirement Living and has extensive experience in designing for retirement living, being actively involved with the course. As an industry professional linked to the course, she provides live briefs for students, acts as a client and gives invaluable insights into designing for the healthcare sector.