User Experience Design - MSc

The course has been designed to support graduates from a wide range of disciplines (including those with technical and non-technical backgrounds) who wish to specialise in the area of user experience (UX) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The key topics taught on the course include interaction design (techniques for user-centred design), front-end development (using industry standard development environments), visual design (creating interfaces with strong aesthetics), accessibility (methods for supporting inclusive design), and usability testing (collecting and analysing data via user evaluations). You will also have the opportunity to consider and create user experiences for technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, eye gaze tracking, speech interfaces, mid-air gesturing, haptic systems, and brain-computer interfaces.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

A first Degree (2:2+) broadly related to User Experience Design (including Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, Marketing, Psychology, Art and Design, etc.), with an interest in the technological/scientific approaches to User Experience Design.

Why Choose Us?
Highly employable graduates - 96% of our postgraduates find work or further study within six months (DLHE 16/17). Our graduates are well placed for industry roles in User Experience Design.

Industry-focused and research-led - The course philosophy is around preparing you for industry. You will have the opportunity to work with academics, researchers, and industry partners on real-world project briefs.

Develop a specialised and professional portfolio - You will be supported to develop a strong online portfolio of work which is essential to gain employment in this sector.

Excellent industry partnerships - Our links with leading organisations (e.g. BBC, Jaguar Land Rover, GlaxoSmithKline, Imagination, Konica Minolta, IBM, Microsoft) present opportunities for working on industry defined and mentored projects.