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MA Interior Decoration & Styling
Canterbury
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA Interior Decoration & Styling program at UCA is a distinguished course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the art and science of interior decoration and styling. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative design, innovative styling techniques, and technical expertise, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of interior decoration and styling.
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Creative Interior Design: The curriculum emphasizes creative interior design principles, including space planning, color theory, furniture selection, and materials, allowing students to transform spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments.
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Innovative Styling: Students are encouraged to explore innovative styling techniques, including the use of props, textiles, and lighting to enhance the visual appeal of interior spaces.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is fostered among students with diverse backgrounds, including interior designers, decorators, and stylists, providing opportunities to work on creative, cross-disciplinary projects.
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Technical Proficiency: The program equips students with technical skills in interior design software, rendering, and presentation, allowing them to communicate their design concepts effectively.
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Cultural and Historical Context: Students gain insights into the cultural and historical contexts of interior decoration and styling, studying design movements, styles, and the impact of interior design on societies.
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Sustainable Design: UCA promotes sustainable design practices, preparing graduates to create environmentally conscious and sustainable interior spaces.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with interior design firms, styling agencies, and home decor brands, offering students opportunities for internships, live projects, and exposure to real-world interior design and styling challenges.
Location
Canterbury
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA Interior Decoration & Styling program are well-poised for a diverse array of dynamic career opportunities within the field of interior decoration and styling.
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Interior Decorator: Graduates can pursue careers as interior decorators, working with clients to transform spaces by selecting furniture, decor, and color schemes.
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Interior Stylist: Proficiency in styling allows graduates to excel as interior stylists, staging homes for sale, decorating for events, or working in the fashion and lifestyle industries.
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Interior Designer: Some graduates may choose to become interior designers, specializing in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for residential or commercial clients.
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Set Designer: Careers as set designers involve creating interior sets for film, television, theater, and photography productions.
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Visual Merchandiser: Graduates can work as visual merchandisers, arranging products and displays in retail stores to attract customers and enhance the shopping experience.
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Design Consultant: For those interested in consultancy, careers as design consultants allow graduates to offer expertise to businesses and individuals seeking to enhance their interior spaces.
