Course summary
Engaging, visually exciting and functional user experiences are more important than ever for the fashion industry, and having a bad online experience can result in less customers or users. With our BA (Hons) User Experience Design for Retail degree you’ll develop the essential technology and creative skills to create user experiences that are intuitive, engaging and cultivate brand loyalty. User experience (UX) design focuses on the usability and function of a platform, as well as how users interact with it, while user interface (UI) design focuses on the aesthetics and construction of what the user sees, taking concepts to the final, customer-facing product. This is a brand-new course created in collaboration with industry to give students the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and projects, you’ll develop the essential design, storytelling and communication skills needed to succeed in a fashion focused UX/UI design role. You will:
- Learn the technical skills needed to create and implement innovative user experience strategies
- Be assigned a personal industry mentor to work with throughout the course
- Develop your practical skill set and learn advance UX/UI design skills such as prototyping, A/B testing and design accessibility
- Explore the creative and analytical aspects of user experience and user interface roles, and understand how they relate to each other
- Learn how to use software used by industry, including Adobe XD and Figma
- Work on live projects set by our brand partners and complete work placements with our industry partners
- Learn how to adopt a design mindset and create innovative solutions for problems faced by users
- Gain a comprehensive insight into the theory and practice of design and learn how to apply this to your work
- Complete a self-directed Personal Professional Project that allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge
Modules
Throughout the course you’ll develop the technical, design, analytical and creative skills needed for a career in UX/UI design. You’ll learn through a mix of classes and lectures, individual study, creative projects and industry enrichment that is integrated throughout the course in the form of masterclasses, live projects, mentorship schemes and work placements. Year One The first year of study is about learning the difference between User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design and understanding how both areas work together to create vital user experiences that ensure businesses meet their goals. You’ll explore the fundamental practices and skills of both roles and develop your practice in this emerging area of the industry, as well understand the environmental, social and ethical impacts of UX/UI design. Modules: Level 4
- Study & Research Skills – 20 Credits
- UX/UI Design Fundamentals – 40 Credits
- Design Thinking & Concept Development – 40 Credits
- The Fashion Industry – 20 Credits
- UX/UI Design Production – 40 Credits
- Usability – 20 Credits
- Interactive Experiences Through Storytelling – 40 Credits
- Consumer Behaviour – 20 Credits
- Personal Professional Project – 40 Credits
- Global Markets – 20 Credits
- Live Project & Industry Experience – 40 Credits
- Entrepreneurial Practice – 20 Credits
Assessment method
This course is assessed via 100% coursework. The assessment tools include, but aren’t limited to, professionally relevant projects, essays and presentations.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- UXD1
- Institution code:
- F70
- Campus name:
- Fashion Retail Academy
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from international (non-EU) applicants who require a Tier 4 Student Visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £11100 | Year 1 |
| England | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11100 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Each academic year, you might need to pay one-off costs between £50 and £200 for day trips, final portfolios or shows etc. You might also need to pay up to £300 a year for optional study trips and placements. (Costs are approximate)
Provider information
Fashion Retail Academy
15 Gresse Street
London
W1T 1QL