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Master of Science in Sustainable Interior Design is a full-fledged programme that covers different aspects related to Innovative Building Materials and Finishes, Sustainable Studio – Residential & Contract Environments, Constructing the Green Interior and sustainable interior design strategies. It is structured to prepare design professionals to assume leadership roles in developing and maintaining sustainable interior spaces that will positively impact the world. The programme prepares designers to understand high-performance building design principles; to work collaboratively to create innovative and beautiful residential and commercial spaces; and to anticipate growing market demands for resilient, energy efficient, and healthy interior environments. The programme is designed to be placed on NQF level 9 with total of 36 credits equal to 144 NQF credits.
A1. Concepts and theories
Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of key principles, theories, and concepts of sustainable building design.
A2. Contemporary trends, problems, and research
Use professional level of skills to apply research in the field of sustainable building design techniques.
A3. Professional responsibility
Demonstrate professional and legal standards to the life cycle of buildings to assess their environmental impact.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecturing, independent learning; group discussions and debates; demonstration and practical sessions, assignment and problem solving, case studies and projects.
Assessment Methods
Examinations (quizzes. Tests/finals); projects; graded homework; Oral participation; research projects.
B1. Problem Solving
Use professional level of skills to deal with complex problems in Sustainable Interior Design.
B2. Modeling and Design
Identify different innovate design techniques and tools of integration of systems based on renewable energy with a moderate visual impact on the building.
B3. Application of methods and tools
Use professional-level skills to utilize software based in sustainable design.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, demonstration, group discussions and debates, In-class and In-Lab supervised work, Independent Learning.
Assessment Methods
Examinations (quizzes, tests, finals); graded homework; projects and presentations.
C.1 Analytical skills
Use combination of approaches to critically analyze range of sustainability scenarios related to sustainable building design.
C.2 Synthetic
Demonstrate professional level of insight that facilitate technological solutions and trends.
C.3 Creative
Demonstrate professional level of innovation in optimization methods for anticipated problems in sustainable design.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, group discussions and debates, In-class, and In-lab supervised work; independent learning.
Assessment Methods
Examinations [quizzes, tests, final]; case analysis; graded homework; multitask projects.
D.1 Communication
Use professional level of skills to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
D.2 Teamwork and leadership skills
Demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership skills within the framework of class-group projects and presentations.
D.3 Organizational and developmental skills
Operate with substantial responsibility strategic thinking and lifelong learning skills.
D.4 Ethics and social responsibility
Operate with professional responsibility various ethical and social responsibility standards related to sustainable.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, group discussions and debates, demonstration and practical sessions, independent Learning, Group supervised work.
Assessment Methods
Examinations [quizzes, tests, final]; group projects/presentations; oral enquiry; case analysis.
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS
Study Plan
| Course title | Credit hours |
| MSID Foundation Course (6 Credits) | |
| Innovation and Design Process | 3 |
| Environmental Systems for the Sustainable Interior | 3 |
MSID First Semester (Year 2)MSID Second Semester (Year 2)
| MSID First Semester (Year 1) | |
| Innovative Building Materials and Finishes | 2 |
| Energy Use and Thermal Comfort in Buildings | 2 |
| Advanced Management of Information in a Building :BIM | 3 |
| MSID Second Semester (Year 1) | |
| Building Performance Assessment | 2 |
| Sustainable Studio Residential & Contract Environments | 4 |
| Lighting Controls and Systems Technology | 2 |
| Research Methodology | 3 |
| Major Elective I | 3 |
| Major Elective II | 3 |
| Dissertation in Sustainable Design | 12 |
A student can register in the dissertation course MSID 599 if the following conditions are satisfied:
| ELECTIVE COURSES: | |
| Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment in Interior Design | 3 |
| Passive Design | 3 |
| Intelligent Building Design | 3 |
| Constructing the Green Interior | 3 |
Admission to Ahlia University (AU) is selective based on academic achievements. Applications are welcomed from all students regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, nationality, physical or learning disability. Admission is purely based on merit.
To be eligible for consideration for admission into postgraduate programmes, applicants must meet the stipulated entry requirements as set by the university and in-line with the regulations of the Higher Education Council of Bahrain. All applicants must hold a recognised and endorsed secondary school certificate (Tawjihiya) or its equivalent, in addition to a recognised and endorsed bachelor degree.
All postgraduate applicants will be interviewed by a specialised committee. Admission to the academic programme is contingent on passing the interview and demonstrating potential for academic success.
In addition to satisfying the general admission requirements, applicants are expected to meet the following programme-specific admission requirements for admission into the Master of Science in Sustainable Design (MSID):
| CGPA and Specialisation Requirements | Applicants who have a CGPA ≥ 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent and hold a recognised and endorsed bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the following disciplines:
Will be accepted directly in the programme upon passing the interview and language requirements (no
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| Interview Requirements: | All applicants must pass an interview. The interview outcome will determine what foundation courses must be taken by the applicant. |
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| Language Requirement
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All applicants must demonstrate a level of English proficiency consistent with the demands of an English-medium of instruction academic programme that is taught and assessed exclusively in the English language. This can be done in one of the following ways:
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| Foundation Courses | Credits accrued from foundation courses will be considered extra credits and will not be counted towards the Master programme credits requirement for the completion of the degree |
| Application Fee | BD 40 |
| Registration Fee | BD 300 |
| HEC ID Fee | BD 30 |
| Foundation Courses (if applicable) | BD 1,350 |
Subject Fees (24 credits)
BD 220/credit hour
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BD 5,280 |
| Thesis Fee (12 credits) BD 220/credit | BD 2,640 |
HEC ACCREDITED | MET BQA REQUIREMENTS
