Overview

You will pursue a well-rounded interior architecture and design degree that integrates technical know-how and artistic vision, develops your creative potential, and helps you launch your career.

Interior architects work for a wide range of clients. They work in hospitality, healthcare, commercial, corporate, residential, retail and institutional design. Many interior architecture and design professionals work in niches such as environmental design, historic preservation, furniture design, ergonomics, and health and safety.

Many graduates of the Interior Architecture - Design program from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth go on to graduate school, to pursue a Master of Interior Design, Master of Architecture, Master of Sustainability Design, MBA, or other advanced degrees.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the IAD academic degree program, students will demonstrate:

PO1 - Global Context: Graduates will have a global view and consider social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts in all aspects of their work.

PO2 - Collaboration: Graduates will participate in interdisciplinary experiences.

PO3 - Business Practices and Professionalism: Graduates will understand the principles, processes, and responsibilities that define the profession and the value of Interior Architecture - Design.

PO4 - Human-Centered Design: Graduates will apply knowledge of human experience and behavior to designing the built environment.

PO5 - Design Process: Graduates will employ all aspects of the design process to creatively solve a design problem.

PO6 - Communication: Graduates will be effective communicators.

PO7 - History Graduates will apply knowledge of history of interiors, architecture, decorative arts, and art.

PO8 - Design Elements and Principles: Graduates will apply elements and principles of design.

PO9 - Light and Color: Graduates will apply principles and theories of light and color effectively to environmental impact and human wellbeing.

PO10 - Products and Materials: Graduates will complete design solutions that integrate furnishings, products, materials, and finishes.

PO11 - Environmental Systems and Human Wellbeing: Graduates will use the principles of acoustics, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, water and waste systems in relation to environmental impact and human wellbeing.

PO12 - Construction: Graduates will understand interior construction and its interrelationship with base building construction and systems.

PO13 - Regulations and Guidelines: Graduates will apply laws, codes, standards, and guidelines that impact human experience of interior spaces.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Arts Seminar

Interior Architecture and Design Studio

Construction Documents

Environmental Building Systems

History of Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Complete and submit your application

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English

Submit an official SAT or ACT score report

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency

Send us an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application

Accepted international students need an I-20 document in order to enter the United States

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Out-of-State

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16233 USD / year

≈ 16233 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional/Proximity tuition: $21,155

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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