Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- This course prepares you for a career as a usability engineer, user researcher, user experience designer and general “ux-er”.
- You will graduate with an online professional presence and a portfolio that displays your skills.
- This course was developed in consultation with our industry panel, which includes Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, DreamWorks and Samsung Design Europe.
- User Experience Design (Systems)
- User Experience Design (Content)
- Digital Studio Practice
Modules
Example modules: UX for Emerging Technology; User Experience Design (Content); Digital Studio Practice. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).
Entry requirements
A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £10615 | Year 1 |
| England | £6270 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6270 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6270 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6270 | Year 1 |
| International | £10615 | 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
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ