184703 v.2 Master of Arts (Interior Architecture)

MA(Curtin)

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Introduction
This research course consists of supervised research on topics relating to the discipline of interior architecture and or design in accordance with University guidelines and regulations for higher degrees by research. The course provides an opportunityfor interior architects and designers, educationalists and professionals in other related areas to develop research skills and knowledge to carry out interior architecture and design research. Knowledge in the field is advanced through independent investigation or the examination of a hypothesis and the development and presentation of a thesis or creative project. Interior architecture and interior design is an activity requiring highly developed critical and analytical thinking, conceptual and communication skills. This course focuses on those critical faculties and the creative synthesis of independent work or experimentation in producing a contribution to knowledge that is well grounded in findings from a research activity.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design or Interior Architecture) (Honours) with first or upper or lower second-class honours or a Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Design) with distinction or a Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design) pass, or a Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Design) pass, and three years relevant practical experience plus full membership of a relevant design body, an approved allied qualification in a field such as architecture, engineering, or design, together with a first or upper or lower second-class honours level degree. Applicants without formal research experience may be required to undertake a bridging unit prior to course commencement. Applicants from disciplines other than interior architecture/design may be required to undertake relevant preparatory units prior to submission of candidacy.

Duration and Availability
The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time study. The course is also available in part-time mode.

Course Organisation
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, School of Architecture, Construction and Planning. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research degree to receive a related Postgraduate Diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
99014	v.2		Masters Thesis - Architecture, Construction and Planning