Master's Degree in Interior Design

A Master's program in Interior Design consists of 60 ECTS.

You will develop your learning within the framework of current social trends and concerns, such as sustainability, energy efficiency, recycling, accessibility or biophilic design.

You will learn to incorporate differentiating aspects into your projects such as multifunctionality in spaces, the use of new materials, the creation of sensations or a lighting design that provides comfort and emotions.

This master's degree offers students comprehensive training in interior design, being able to solve any interior design project with creativity, technique, and ways of working and representing that will exceed client expectations. The curriculum is focused on current social events, new lifestyles, sustainability and the latest creative techniques. But the training would not be complete without cultural knowledge of the subject, which is why the historical evolution of interior and furniture design is included to provide the student with the historical references necessary for their performance.

Module 1

Historical evolution of interior and furniture design (6 ECTS)

Module 2

Design of residential and hotel spaces (6 ECTS)

Module 3

Digital treatment (6 ECTS)

Module 4

Application of materials for interior design (6 ECTS)

Module 5

Advanced lighting design (6 ECTS)

Module 6

Design of public and ephemeral spaces (6 ECTS)

Module 7

Fundamentals of sustainability and biophilic design (6 ECTS)

Module 8

Construction systems and installations (6 ECTS)

Module 9

External academic internships (6 ECTS)

Module 10

Master's thesis (6 ECTS)

Matter M1. Historical evolution of interior and furniture design

Knowing our history is an essential basis for our development. An exhaustive review of furniture design from antiquity to the effervescent design of the 20th and 21st centuries, and a study of the history of interior design, also focused on the last century and a half.

Matter M2. Design of residential and hotel spaces

The first thing is to design our closest habitat. The places where we live and stay. We will delve into residential design with special attention to versatility, multifunctionality, new lifestyles, and the growing importance of living impressive experiences in the hotel field.

Matter M3. Digital treatment

An advanced subject on the digital processing of 3D images and the presentation of projects. Digital retouching, rendering and realistic lighting, which will be achieved through the Photoshop, VRay Lights, MEsh Light and Sview programs.

Matter M4. Application of materials for interior design

In creating sensations through interior design projects, the choice of materials is going to be key because they are going to impact us in different ways depending on their textures, colors, grains, feel and even smells. You will identify the properties of natural and non-natural materials, you will learn about continuous paints and coatings, you will learn to choose carpentry and locksmith shops, and you will delve into new ecological materials and biomaterials.

Matter M5. Advanced lighting design

Having the ability to design good lighting can be what sets a good designer apart from the rest. With light we create atmospheres, contrasts, sensations, mystery.
Lighting allows us to stand out, guide, point out, reveal, astonish. In this matter the wonderful world of light will be revealed to you. Its properties and parameters, lighting methods and types of luminaires. Calculation methods. You will end up designing lighting projects that will make the difference.

Matter M6. Design of public and ephemeral spaces

Interior design for public spaces is in growing demand. Shops and offices have learned the importance that design has in increasing their sales or the productivity of their employees. Even centers dependent on public administrations want to adapt to a world with a new aesthetic. You will learn to design these places for a high number of users. But life in the city is full of events, presentations, fairs, advertising events, celebrations... Public spaces have a new dimension, the importance of ephemeral installations leads them to be included in a part of this matter.

Matter M7. Fundamentals of sustainability and biophilic design

There is no turning back. Sustainability, energy savings, natural materials and bioclimatic design have been introduced into interior design projects because society is crying out for it. This subject introduces you to how to design energy-efficient, bioclimatic spaces, what facilities to include for the lowest possible consumption, and what materials are most respectful of nature. But we also emphasize a rising trend: biophilic design, which understands the need that human beings have for contact with nature, and therefore to introduce it into their daily environment.

Matter M8. Construction systems and facilities

Aside from knowledge of materials, a solvent interior designer must know the construction systems to develop the works. This subject provides knowledge about structure, exterior enclosures and interior partitions, false ceilings, stairs, and all the necessary installations in a current space such as air conditioning, home automation, electricity, or plumbing and sanitation installations.

Matter M9. External academic internships

The essential contact with real work, where you will acquire practice in working in multidisciplinary teams, in facing challenges and difficulties, and you will carry out multiple tasks such as drafting and layout of projects, writing reports, creating constructive solutions or measuring spaces.

Matter M10. Master's Final Project

A complete supervised project, in which you will have to investigate, look for references, develop creative ideas, prepare technical plans and reports, and defend it orally before a court, developing all the skills that you will need in your future professional activity.