Interior & Spatial Design
You’ll develop advanced strategic thinking and research-driven problem-solving skills to critically analyze, innovate, and implement cutting-edge interior and spatial design concepts. This program prepares you to contribute original research, shape industry practices, and drive meaningful impact in the evolving fields of spatial planning, sustainable design, and human-centered environments.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Interior & Spatial Design at the PhD level delves into advanced research on how spatial environments influence human experience, cultural identity, and sustainable design solutions. At Lisburn University, our program explores the intersection of architectural theory, material innovation, and environmental psychology to develop transformative spatial strategies.
In a research seminar, you might analyze a globally recognized architectural project, deconstructing its use of sustainable materials, adaptive reuse, and user-centered design. You and your peers critically evaluate its functionality, aesthetic impact, and social significance. Then, through independent research, you contribute to the field by developing innovative frameworks and methodologies that address real-world challenges in interior and spatial design.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our PhD program in Interior & Spatial Design pursue advanced careers in academia, research, and industry leadership. They hold positions as university professors, design researchers, spatial consultants, sustainable design specialists, and creative directors. Many contribute to cutting-edge research in human-centered design, material innovation, and environmental sustainability, influencing policy and best practices across architecture and design industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced understanding of how interior and spatial design influences human behavior, enhances spatial experiences, and contributes to cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply sophisticated research methodologies, computational design tools, and material innovation techniques to evaluate spatial dynamics, user interactions, and the effectiveness of design solutions in complex built environments.
Demonstrate expertise in assessing the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in interior and spatial design, contributing original research to advance the field. Be prepared to leverage this knowledge to create ethical, socially responsible, and technologically advanced design solutions that drive sustainable and innovative transformations in the industry.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Theories in Interior & Spatial Design | 5 | ISD 701 |
| Human-Centered Design and Spatial Psychology | 5 | ISD 702 |
| Research Methodologies in Spatial Design | 5 | ISD 703 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable and Biophilic Design | 5 | ISD 704 |
| Computational Design and Digital Fabrication | 5 | ISD 705 |
| Advanced Materials and Innovative Technologies | 5 | ISD 706 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Spaces and Public Interiors | 5 | ISD 707 |
| Experimental Design Practices | 5 | ISD 708 |
| Lighting and Acoustics in Spatial Design | 5 | ISD 709 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Research in Interior & Spatial Design | 5 | ISD 710 |
| Ethics and Cultural Context in Design | 5 | ISD 711 |
| Dissertation and Final Thesis | 5 | ISD 712 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 60 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
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