Master’s in Interior Lighting and Wellbeing
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in interior lighting and wellbeing: circadian lighting, ambiences and interaction with HMI. 12 modules covering light and health, photometry and metrics, lighting technology, standards, calculation and simulation, daylight, smart controls and design for offices, education, healthcare and transport, with UNE-EN 12464-1, CIE S 026/E:2018 and UNE-EN 17037, and an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Interior Lighting and Wellbeing — studying from New Zealand
Product design and human-machine interface work in New Zealand spans consumer goods, medical devices, agricultural machinery and digital products, with a strong design community in Auckland and Wellington. Design-led companies often export globally, and the country's reputation for innovation in outdoor and sporting equipment supports a steady demand for industrial designers. Professionals may work in-house for manufacturers, in design consultancies, or with research organisations on usability and interface development.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$11,700 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Do New Zealand professional bodies regulate design and human-machine interface work?
Design and HMI work is generally not a regulated profession in New Zealand. Engineers in product roles may pursue Engineering New Zealand registration if their work is engineering-based. Industry associations also exist for designers. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their value is judged by employers.
Where do product and HMI engineers work in New Zealand?
Typical employers include software and hardware product companies, manufacturers, medical device and consumer product firms, and design consultancies. Hiring usually focuses on a strong portfolio and evidence of user-centred work. A private qualification can add to your profile, but it does not guarantee employment or a particular outcome.
Is this workable online with a job, and what language level is needed?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you need solid English for technical reading and writing. No student visa is required to study from New Zealand. You will have an assigned technical tutor and complete a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and specialist courses take 300 hours.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the visual and non-visual effects of light.
Apply photometric and melanopic metrics.
Select suitable technologies and luminaires.
Calculate and simulate daylight and artificial lighting installations.
Design circadian lighting control systems.
Design lighting for offices, education and healthcare.
Assess the wellbeing and sustainability of lighting installations.
Who it's for
- Lighting designers.
- Lighting and wellbeing consultants.
- Lighting engineers.
- Lighting control technicians.
- WELL certification consultants.
- Healthcare lighting specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into architecture and interior design.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 12464-1 (lighting of indoor work places)
- CIE S 026/E:2018 (metrology for ipRGC-influenced responses to light)
- UNE-EN 17037 (daylight in buildings)
- Spanish Technical Building Code DB HE3 (energy efficiency of lighting installations)
- WELL Building Standard v2 (health and wellbeing in buildings)
- IEC 62386 (DALI digital lighting control interface)
- DIN/TS 67600 (non-visual effects of lighting)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 (ecodesign of light sources)
- DIALux evo
- Relux
- Radiance
- Ladybug Tools
- AutoCAD
12 modules
1.1The human visual system1.2Photoreceptors and ipRGC cells1.3Circadian rhythms1.4Non-visual effects of light1.5Melatonin and alertness1.6Light and mood1.7Visual ageing1.8Glare and discomfort1.9Human-centric lighting1.10Case study: lighting diagnosis of an office
2.1Photometric quantities2.2Correlated colour temperature2.3Colour rendering: CRI and TM-302.4Melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance2.5The CIE S 026 metric2.6UGR and glare2.7Uniformity2.8Flicker and stroboscopic effect2.9Measurement with a spectroradiometer2.10Lab: spectral measurement of luminaires
3.1LEDs and their spectrum3.2Tunable-spectrum sources3.3Drivers and dimming3.4Optics and diffusers3.5Linear luminaires and downlights3.6Indirect lighting3.7Service life and lumen maintenance3.8Energy efficiency3.9Datasheets and photometric data3.10Practical: selecting luminaires for a classroom
4.1UNE-EN 12464-14.2Spanish Technical Building Code HE34.3Emergency lighting4.4WELL Building Standard4.5LEED certification4.6DIN/TS 676004.7CIE recommendations4.8Ecodesign of light sources4.9Visual accessibility4.10Workshop: regulatory compliance check of a project
5.1Illuminance calculation methods5.2DIALux evo5.3Relux5.4Daylight simulation5.5Daylight factor5.6Daylight autonomy5.7Radiance and advanced simulation5.8Visualisation and renders5.9Technical reports5.10Lab: calculation of an office in DIALux
6.1Daylight availability6.2Orientation and openings6.3Solar shading6.4Glazing and transmission6.5Integration of daylight and artificial light6.6Control of solar glare6.7The UNE-EN 17037 standard6.8Views to the outside6.9Associated thermal comfort6.10Practical: daylight study of a classroom
7.1Presence and daylight sensors7.2The DALI-2 protocol7.3Dynamic circadian lighting7.4Wireless control with Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh7.5Scenes and programming7.6Integration with BMS7.7Usage analytics7.8Connected lighting and IoT7.9Cybersecurity7.10Lab: programming a DALI system
8.1Visual task requirements8.2Workstation lighting8.3Screens and reflections8.4Collaborative spaces8.5Classrooms and concentration8.6Libraries and study areas8.7Vertical lighting and faces8.8Perception of spaciousness8.9User satisfaction8.10Case study: redesign of a university classroom
9.1Hospitals and patient rooms9.2Intensive care units9.3Care homes for older people9.4Dementia and orientation9.5Safe night-time lighting9.6Shift workers9.7Therapeutic spaces9.8Applicable healthcare regulations9.9Post-occupancy evaluations9.10Practical: circadian scheme for a care home
10.1Car ambient lighting10.2Aircraft cabins and jet lag10.3Train lighting10.4Driving positions and alertness10.5Night-time cabin lighting10.6Colours and emotions10.7Interior lighting standards in transport10.8Tunable spectra in the cabin10.9Passenger experience10.10Workshop: lighting scenes for a night train
11.1User evaluation11.2Visual comfort questionnaires11.3On-site measurements11.4Energy use and certifications11.5Life cycle assessment of luminaires11.6Circular economy in lighting11.7Light pollution11.8Budgets and maintenance11.9Lighting project management11.10Case study: lighting wellbeing audit
12.1Analysis of the space and users12.2Visual and non-visual objectives12.3Daylight strategy12.4Artificial lighting design12.5Control system12.6Simulations and calculations12.7Energy assessment12.8User validation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DIALux evo, Relux, Radiance, Ladybug Tools and AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: on-site spectral measurements, daylight and artificial lighting simulations and post-occupancy evaluations with users. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UNE-EN 12464-1, CIE S 026/E:2018, UNE-EN 17037, Spanish Technical Building Code DB HE3, WELL Building Standard v2, IEC 62386 (DALI), DIN/TS 67600, Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 (ecodesign of light sources).
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with DIALux evo, Relux, Radiance, Ladybug Tools and AutoCAD, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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