MSc Interior Design

M.Sc Interior Design is the short form of the course Master of Science in Interior Design. It is a design course at the postgraduate level. M.Sc in Interior Design deals with the in-depth study of the specialisation of interior designing and its science. It is a two-years long course which is usually completed over four semesters. Students can pursue M.Sc in Interior Design from government as well as private colleges.

The programme of M.Sc Interior Design introduces the students to multi-disciplinary skills which are related to construction environments, space, and aesthetics. The course also provides the candidates with a broad idea about education in the field of Interior Design and Visual Merchandising. M.Sc in Interior Design is a career-oriented programme which opens many job opportunities for candidates who complete the course.

M.Sc Interior Design: Course Highlights

Take a look at the table given below to know some basic details about the course of M.Sc in Interior Design.

It is mandatory for the candidates who wish to get admission in the course of M.Sc in Interior Design to check the conditions of eligibility before applying for the programme. The eligibility criteria for M.Sc Interior Design have been mentioned in detail below.

• It is compulsory for the candidate to have completed an undergraduate degree in design.
• The candidate must have done a bachelor's course of a relevant specialisation that is in sync with Interior Designing. Preference will be given to candidates who have an undergraduate degree in a specialisation of Interior Design or alike.
• Another important factor is that the college or university from which the applicant obtains his/ her bachelor degree must be recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• A minimum aggregate score of 50 per cent is mandatory in the graduate degree. The students must have scored no less than 50 per cent marks in aggregate.
• The candidate must have received passing marks in all the subjects of his/ her bachelor degree.

M.Sc Interior Design Admission Process

All the students who are interested in pursuing the course of M.Sc Interior Design must be aware of the admission process used by most colleges. The points given below will help candidates in understanding the admission process of M.Sc Interior Design. The selection process of M.Sc Interior Design adopted by the design institutes of India may differ from each other. In most cases, the steps mentioned below are used for selecting candidates in the leading design colleges.

• Most colleges conduct admission to the course of M.Sc in Interior Design through an entrance exam. The national or state level design entrance exams are accepted by these institutes for selecting applicants.
• Some institutions conduct their individual entrance exams for selecting the applicants. There can be more than one levels of the exam.
• There are a few design colleges that give merit-based admission to candidates. These colleges consider the marks scored by students in their undergraduate degree and shortlist them as per their UG aggregate score.
• Some colleges may organise further rounds of Personal Interaction (PI) or Group Discussion (GD) in order to give final admission to students.

M.Sc Interior Design Top Colleges

Check the table given below to go through a list of some top design colleges in India that offer the course of M.Sc Interior Design.

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Innumerable career opportunities are open for candidates with a degree of M.Sc in Interior Design. Those who specialise in Interior Designing in M.Sc can get hired in several employment areas at diverse job roles and with lucrative packages. Check the details of career opportunities after M.Sc Interior Design below.

Employment Areas after M.Sc Interior Design

• Design Studios
• Town Planning Departments
• Interior Design Firms
• PWDs
• Private Design Studios
• Government Sector Jobs
• Private Consultancy Services
• Municipal Corporations
• Interior Decoration Companies
• Utility Product Outlets
• Marketing of Interior Design Products

Job Roles after M.Sc Interior Design

• Interior Designer
• Textile Designer
• Architect Interior
• Interior Decorator
• Builder
• Exhibition Organizer