Course summary
The MA User Experience Design and Innovation programme is for those interested in creating impactful digital experiences that are both intuitive and engaging. This programme attracts applicants from diverse backgrounds who want to delve into the intricacies of user behaviour and design. It focuses on key areas such as human-centred design principles, usability testing, and the incorporation of user feedback into the design process. Unlike many programmes that emphasise purely technical skills, this course provides a balanced approach that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will learn how to conduct thorough user research, develop wireframes and prototypes, and perform usability tests to refine your designs. The programme also includes significant collaboration with industry partners, allowing you to work on real-world projects that address contemporary UX challenges. This hands-on experience is complemented by guest lectures from UX professionals, workshops, and seminars, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of the field. Teaching for postgraduate programmes in the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be delivered at our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, opening 2026. Here, a new Centre student hub, Active Learning Studios, a hands-on Maker Space and event spaces will provide the backdrop for challenge-led learning and enhanced links with businesses.
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2026/ma-user-experience-design-and-innovation.pdf
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If you have one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - A relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £20200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £20200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £20200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £20200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £36300 | Year 1 |
| International | £36300 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU