MA Interior And Spatial Design

15 Months On Campus Masters Program

University of the Arts London

Program Overview

The MA Interior & Spatial Design at Camberwell College of Arts is all about exploring space in fresh, imaginative ways. It’s perfect for creative thinkers who want to experiment with installations, text, film, or other media to investigate how people experience interiors and environments.

Curriculum Structure

This full-time, 15-month programme takes you on a journey from discovery to delivery:

Unit 1: Discover and Define – You’ll start by reviewing your portfolio and exploring different ways of investigating space. Through observation exercises and research, you define your own project, considering social, environmental, and cultural contexts.
Unit 2: Define and Develop – Now you refine your approach. You experiment with practice-based work, focus your research, and produce a written paper that documents your evolving ideas.
Unit 3: Develop and Deliver – In the final stage, you bring your project to life. Whether through installation, film, text, or another medium, you produce a portfolio and research submission that situates your work in broader theoretical and global contexts.

Focus Areas

“experimental spatial practice, sensorial design, hybrid media, research-led interventions, social and environmental impact, concept-driven interiors”

Learning Outcomes

“graduates will be able to pursue independent research in spatial design, develop and present iterative practice-based projects, communicate ideas across multiple media, and critically evaluate the social, cultural, and environmental aspects of space”

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This MA is not a chartered architecture qualification, but it is highly relevant to creative professional practice. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong, research-led portfolio that reflects your unique vision, making you attractive to studios, arts organisations, and further academic study.

Reputation & Employability

Based at Camberwell College of Arts (UAL), a hub of creative energy and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Alumni work across architecture, interior design, art, film, and performance, often in socially engaged or experimental contexts.
You’ll have access to UAL’s workshops and technical resources, including printmaking, wood & metalwork, casting, digital media, and film, allowing your ideas to take tangible form.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Camberwell, learning is hands-on, creative, and all about bringing your ideas to life. The MA Interior & Spatial Design gives you the freedom to experiment with different media, from installations and film to text and hybrid approaches, while developing practical skills that make your work real and impactful. You’ll collaborate with peers, get one-on-one guidance from tutors, and use professional-standard tools and workshops to explore every stage of your creative process.

Here’s how your learning comes alive:

Workshops & Studios: Access facilities for printmaking, photography, film, ceramics, wood, metalwork, plastics, and more to make your ideas tangible.
Digital Tools & Software: Use industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and other digital media tools to bring your concepts to life.
3D Prototyping & Model-Making: Experiment with 3D printing, laser cutting, and hand-crafted models to explore spatial ideas at different scales.
Tutorials & Peer Feedback: Regular one-to-one and group tutorials help you reflect on your work, test new directions, and incorporate constructive feedback.
Research-Led Practice: Workshops guide you through research methods, critical thinking, and developing your own unique design voice.
Flexible Portfolio Development: Present your final portfolio in the medium that best suits your project — installation, film, writing, or hybrid approaches.
Studio Critiques & Exhibitions: Share your work in studio reviews and public exhibitions, gaining valuable experience presenting to peers, tutors, and industry visitors.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from UAL’s MA Interior & Spatial Design leave ready to make their mark in the creative world. Many go on to roles such as installation designer, spatial designer, creative researcher, or design consultant, applying their experimental and research-led skills in galleries, theatres, urban projects, or interdisciplinary studios. The course equips you with a unique portfolio and hands-on experience, giving you the confidence to take on projects that are socially, environmentally, or culturally significant.

Here’s how UAL helps you take the next step in your career:

Careers Support: The Careers & Employability team offers mentoring, portfolio reviews, CV guidance, and one-on-one advice, with support available for up to five years after graduation.
Opportunities & Internships: Through UAL’s Creative Opportunities platform, you can find internships, competitions, funding, and project-based work specifically for creative graduates.
Industry Connections: The course connects you to real-world projects and competitions, including socially engaged design briefs and exhibitions, helping you gain professional experience while still studying.
Long-Term Value: Your research-led practice and experimental portfolio give you a strong foundation to continue developing your creative voice, keeping your work relevant and dynamic in the evolving design landscape.
Graduation Outcomes: Alumni have gone on to create immersive installations, urban interventions, performance spaces, or continue their careers in research and teaching in design and architecture fields.

Further Academic Progression:
After the MA, you could pursue an MPhil or PhD in Architecture, Spatial Design, or related fields, exploring areas such as socially engaged design, adaptive reuse, or experimental spatial practice. Alternatively, postgraduate research in urban design, exhibition design, or hybrid media can open doors to senior roles in creative studios, cultural institutions, or research-led organisations.