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Interior Design

Format & Location

Online

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
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Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

4 years

Schedule

Part-Time

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By pursuing this fully online interior design master's degree from Fairfield University, you'll hone your eye for details, learn about fundamental construction and safety requirements, and receive individualized training from experienced faculty members.

What You'll Learn and Do

Build your portfolio while working towards your degree.

In the MA Interior Design program, you will create a portfolio filled with quality work samples and present an extensive capstone research project to a panel of industry experts.

Flexibility that accommodates your life.

This degree offering from Fairfield is fully online to help meet the needs of busy adult students. While courses are synchronous, students can choose from convenient times during the day or evening.

Take steps toward certification.

This rigorous curriculum prepares students to achieve a National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification and become a Professional Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Enhance your resume before graduating.

Students pursuing a master’s degree in interior design can obtain a residential or professional interior design certificate during their program — with no need to repeat any courses — to start building their resumes before graduating.

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Course Requirements

Master of Arts in Interior Design

63 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

A student designed a dining and living space with their signature and the year 2021 in the corner.

Student Work

Since Fairfield's interior design courses are synchronous and small in size, each student receives detailed feedback on their projects in real-time. See how student work in the classroom extends into the field.

Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield’s award-winning faculty have deep expertise in topics such as residential interiors and sustainable design. Many are also contributors to some of the most respected publications in the industry. You’ll benefit from their firsthand insights and guidance while obtaining your master’s degree in interior design.

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Rob Hardy
Rob Hardy
Director, Master of Arts in Interior Design
Hollie Sutherland
Hollie Sutherland
Professor of the Practice, Master of Arts in Interior Design

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Arts degree in interior design.

“The program has exceeded my expectations. The faculty and staff are highly interactive and make learning fun and exciting. I'm confident I will be well prepared to work as a professional in the field upon graduation.”

Meghan Russo

Graduate Certificate Programs

Fairfield University also offers students the opportunity to pursue a certificate in both residential and professional interior design while they are in the part-time MA Interior Design program.

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