Course summary

This MSc in User Experience Design is designed for graduates from any undergraduate background who want to develop the skills to design innovative, inclusive, and future-focused user experiences across multiple channels and platforms. You will be encouraged to think critically, collaborate inclusively, and push the boundaries of what design can achieve. Through modules in user centred and visual design, front end development, accessibility, research and usability testing, and immersive technologies design, you’ll gain a blend of creative, technical, and research-based skills. You will also benefit from the expertise of academics, researchers, and industry professionals who bring real-world insights directly into the classroom. What's covered in this course? The course welcomes graduates from both technical and non-technical disciplines who are keen to specialise in User Experience (UX) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Core topics include:

• Interaction Design – methods and techniques for human-centred design

• Front-End Development – using industry-standard environments and frameworks

• Visual Design – creating clear, aesthetic, and functional interfaces

• Accessibility – applying inclusive design principles across contexts

• Research and User Testing – planning, running, and analysing user evaluations

• Advanced and Immersive Technologies – exploring UX design for virtual and augmented reality, haptic systems, eye-tracking, and AI-enhanced interaction