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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge , England ,United Kingdom

PG DIP Interior Design Innovation

In a world that will soon be 70% urbanised, and where humans spend 90% of their time indoors, future interior design professionals have never played such a central role in improving the quality of life through innovative and thoughtful spaces, services, and experiences that are connected, shared, and intelligent.

By studying MA Interior Design Innovation at ARU, you will develop the theoretical, practical, and leadership skills, and understanding and knowledge critical to creating dynamic and future forms of living, working, learning, and relaxing.

You’ll gain a broad understanding of future and smart cities from the perspective of interior design, and tackle mental, physical, emotional, and social health and wellbeing issues in a global context by rethinking existing spaces, environments, and experiences. These spaces could include retail; exhibitions; entertainment; leisure; housing; hospitality; urban and human interactions; transport and mobility.

You’ll work closely with students from across Cambridge School of Art, including postgraduate students from MA Human-Centred Design, and MA Art, Health and Wellbeing, on an industry-led collaborative project, delivering public-facing events.

As an Interior Design Innovation student in Cambridge, you’ll be able to work in a start-up environment and relaxed culture in which creativity and creative problem solving are valued, building strong relationships and freely exchanging thoughts and ideas.

Most importantly, you’ll receive support and guidance from our experienced staff who, as well as running their own studio practice, have worked with companies such as OMA, Fitch, Ford, Ramboll, Transport Research London, and Samsung.

The creative freedom you experience on the course will give you a variety of degree outputs based on design futuring (ideas and methods for design as an expanded ethical and professional practice), from the future of retail and leisure to the future of hospitality, housing, transport and mobility.

Talks from visiting lecturers and live briefs from industry are built into our course. These will focus on areas including smart cities; intelligent mobility; architecture; interactive digital technologies; future materials; retail design and branding; hospitality; and inclusive environments.

We'll encourage you to build your profile by entering national and international competitions, as well as taking part in our own competitions such as the Sustainability Art Prize.

You'll have the chance to develop a business plan and pitch for start-up funding through our annual competition, The Big Pitch, and you can get involved in our research conferences and creative events.

Campus Information

Cambridge

Cambridge has been renowned as a centre of learning since the 13th century – and we’ve been here since 1858 when Cambridge School of Art first opened its doors. Today, our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the historic city centre with its vibrant cultural and social scene

Intakes

  • Jan
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa application
20 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We know that your future career prospects are important, and we're here to help you prepare for the world of work.

Whether you've just joined ARU or you're starting to think about graduation, the Employability Service can support you with career planning, job searches, interview preparation and more. We also organise a host of events, including careers fairs, workshops and opportunities to meet employers.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or Master)

 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Provide evidence of sufficient funds to pay tuition fees and living expenses during their studies.

India to ARU

  • A recognised pre-masters course
  • 3-year Bachelors or 4 years Bachelor Engineering or Technology, minimum division 2 (50% - 59%) in relevant subjects
  • 4 year Bachelor of Laws complying with above for entry to LLM

Bangladesh to ARU

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 2 year Master's degree (when following a 2 year Bachelor degree) with 60% (Grade B/CGPA 3.0) or above 
  • 4 year Bachelor degree from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) with 60% (Grade B/CGPA 3.0) or above
  • MBBS and BDS degrees with 60% (Grade B / CGPA 3.0) or above will be considered on an individual basis

Nepal to ARU

  • A recognised pre-masters course
  • Bachelor degree when awarded after 4 years or more with 65% (First Division)
  • Master's degree (following a three-year Bachelor degree) with 65% (First Division)

Sri Lanka to ARU

Above minimum requirements:

  • Point 3 below with three B grades
  • Minimum requirements:
  • A recognised pre-masters course
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (from 24 points)
  • Two General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level examinations or local Sri Lankan A levels with grade C in relevant subjects with grade C

For entry into a postgraduate taught course, you'll need one of the following.

  • A UK honours degree with lower second class honours (2:2).
  • Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country, as per Anglia Ruskin's country-specific entry requirements.

Some courses may have extra requirements, such as portfolios for art and design courses

If English is not your first language you'll need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate courses is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Do note that some of our courses may have higher English language proficiency requirements; for specific details and exceptions regarding IELTS, please visit your course page of choice.

Please note that any student requiring a SELT for pre-sessional or study below degree level must ensure that they take their IELTS at an approved test centre.

We also accept the following English language tests as equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each element:

ETS TOEFL iBT with 88 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Pearson PTE with 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 18600 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
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