MA User Experience (UX/UI)*
Arts University BournemouthBournemouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course will run from September 2027. MA User Experience (UX/UI) is a research-led, practice-focused course designed for students who want to strengthen their understanding of user-centred design, develop advanced creative and strategic skills, and critically explore the cultural and ethical dimensions of digital experience. Whether you're progressing directly from an undergraduate degree, or returning to study after time in industry, you'll be supported in navigating new methods of enquiry, reflecting on your practice, and shaping your personal design direction.
Key highlights
- Research-led, practice-focused approach to user-centred design
- Develops advanced creative and strategic UX/UI design skills
- Critically explores cultural and ethical dimensions of digital experience
- Suits recent graduates and professionals returning from industry
- Supports reflective practice and shaping a personal design direction
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Postgraduate Scholarship
International Postgraduate Scholarship: up to £3,000.
Postgraduate Progression Bursary
Postgraduate Progression Bursary: £5,000 per annum for MA courses.
Careers this course leads to
- UX designer
- UI designer
- UX researcher
- Product designer
- Interaction designer
- Service designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,975 per year | International: £19,950 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Arts University Bournemouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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