Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Interior Architecture in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,178
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master of Science in Interior Architecture (MSIA) is a post-professional graduate program designed for individuals with prior education in interior design or architecture. The coursework strengthens core design principles, enhances technical abilities and creative methodologies, enables focus areas like health/wellness, fabrication, or digital representation, and concludes with an in-depth thesis project. Requiring 45.0 graduate credits, students typically finish the program in four to six academic quarters. The flexible curriculum includes studio courses, seminars, and electives that let students customize their educational path.
The MSIA program maintains strong ties with Drexel's Department of Architecture, Design and Urbanism, particularly the Design Research and Urban Strategy graduate programs, while also offering cross-disciplinary opportunities throughout the university. These academic relationships foster collaboration with specialists across multiple fields, equipping graduates for professional leadership positions. This program holds STEM designation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Two letters of recommendation are required
Portfolio
A portfolio is required The portfolio should demonstrate competency in design and technical ability including architectural drawing space planning material and furniture selection and presentation Submissions are recommended to include at least one complete design project and a variety of work showing the particular skills and sensibility of the applicant
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Two letters of recommendation are required
Portfolio
A portfolio is required The portfolio should demonstrate competency in design and technical ability including architectural drawing space planning material and furniture selection and presentation Submissions are recommended to include at least one complete design project and a variety of work showing the particular skills and sensibility of the applicant
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Tuition
USD
20,178