Course summary
Apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work. Develop user-centred design skills and build an employment-ready portfolio through this collaborative and practical online MA course. You’ll learn, apply and showcase the iterative design processes essential for a successful career in user experience (UX) design. Exploring human-computer interaction and user-centred design in diverse domains, you will learn to evaluate user needs and improve experiences. You’ll develop the ability to reflect on working methods and collaborate effectively and critically, as you consider cognitive psychology and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand how people engage with digital products. You’ll practice interaction design and learn to pitch and present your concepts, developing a robust portfolio in preparation for industry or further academic pursuits. This User Experience Design master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 11th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2025). Why study this course at Falmouth? • Learn how to produce original designs based on your own intellectual property, building a unique and industry-ready portfolio of work • Benefit from cutting-edge mentorship by an experienced team including tutors working in a wide variety of professional UX roles, graduating equipped to apply your skills and knowledge across an exciting range of sectors • Collaborate on practical projects with a diverse worldwide cohort, enriching your perspectives and knowledge of international design practices • Expand your learning and your professional networks at our optional in-person events On this UX Design masters, you will learn to create engaging interfaces and interactions, appropriately evaluating usability and professionally applying key principles of experience design. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also learn how to pitch your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm. You will graduate with the academic independence and expertise to give you a head start in this competitive and growing sector.
Modules
The modules have been specifically designed to be studied in a non-linear order, with the order in which you’ll study the modules depending on when you begin the course. You will need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit Major Project (180 credits in total). All modules on the course are compulsory and must be passed in order to complete the award. Modules: Development Practice UX Design Co-creative Design and Development Practice UX Research Final Major Project As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. During your course, module content may be updated or optional modules withdrawn in order to maintain the best academic experience. Any students affected will be informed of any changes directly.
Assessment method
Assessment provides the course team with a means of offering tailored guidance alongside advice on how to progress knowledge and skills in key areas that relate to the course Learning Outcomes. The course team will identify your strengths and weaknesses as an individual and discuss them with you throughout your time on the course. Assessments are 100% coursework, submitted in an electronic format to the virtual learning environment, and designed to reflect professional practice. Assessment methods include: Projects Portfolios Pitches Papers
Entry requirements
An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH