University of Lancashire

MSc User Experience UX Design

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This Master of Science (MSc) in User Experience (UX) Design follows a human-centred approach to creating, understanding, and evaluating digital experiences. The course covers all aspects of an end-user's interaction with a product or service, and emphasises empathy with user needs and motivations. It welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including computer science, design, psychology, and media.

Learning involves combining industry frameworks and tools with academic methods to design and study emerging technologies. Assessment is based on practical experiences that focus on creative thinking, problem-solving, and prototyping. At the end of the course, students will need to complete a substantial Master's Project to build a varied portfolio demonstrating contemporary UX processes.

Entry requirements

To be enrolled, candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references.

They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Games Development, or Design (Product, Graphic, or Interaction).
  • Students with non-standard qualifications or relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Some taught or self-taught programming experience is expected for entry onto the course.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.0 overall on the IELTS.
  • A minimum of 5.5 in each component, or submit equivalent test scores.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates work as:

  • UX Designer
  • UX Researcher
  • Usability Analyst
  • Information Architect
  • UI/UX Developer

Cost of study

For international students, the fee for the MSc User Experience Design at the University of Central Lancashire is £17,900. The tuition fees are subject to change.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.

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