Course summary
At Edinburgh Napier University we aim to be recognised as a University that is professional, ambitious, innovative and inclusive. In our dealings with you we will act with respect and integrity. We will create an environment to enable you to feel proud to be a student of the University, to feel confident, challenged and supported. This programme aims to develop your interest in and knowledge and understanding of User Experience (UX) and: • Provide the knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practice from a range of discipline areas within the field of UX; • Develop your competence and understanding of theory and practice applicable to areas ranging from computer science, engineering and design; • Develop your critical, analytical, problem-based learning skills and the transferable skills to prepare you for graduate employment; • Provide you with transferable skills, such as oral and written communication, time management, group working, and to assist you in subsequent employment or study; • Develop your creative skills in interaction design through practice and the evaluation of that practice. Edinburgh Napier University is committed to delivering an excellent personalised student experience. You will be given the opportunity to acquire and develop many valuable practical skills such as the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and understand data and information. On completing this programme you will have been given opportunities to gain an appreciation of the value of education to society and to you as an individual.
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
To enter this programme at the start of Year 2 you must have either: • three SQA Advanced Highers (or equivalent) to include one of the following : maths, physics, computing, statistics, economics, chemistry, engineering science, graphic design or art and design or • an HNC in Design or HNC Computing or HNC User Experience or HNC Engineering (or equivalent) with a B in the graded unit To enter this programme at the start of Year 3 you must have: an HND Digital Design & Development or HND User Experience Design (or equivalent) with BB in the graded units To enter this programme at the start of Year 4 you must have: • a Scottish bachelor’s degree in User Experience or Interaction Design (or equivalent)
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
T Level - P
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements SQA Advanced Higher BBC OR BB + SQA Higher BB to include one of: Maths/Computing/Physics/Engineering Science/Design/Art & Design GCE A Level BBB to include at least one of: Maths/Computing/Physics/ Engineering Science/Design/Art & Design BTEC (QCF) Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDD in a related subject for year 2 (DDM for RUK partners – any NI College) HNC – Pass HNC with B in the graded unit in a relevant subject* for year 2 entry *HNC Computing/HNC Design (Digital Design & Web Development or similar)/HNC User Experience/HNC Engineering Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND – Pass HND with B in the graded unit in a relevant subject** **HND Digital Design & Development/HND User Experience/HND Visual Communication (UX) Other HNC/D qualifications may be considered, please contact [email protected] for advice.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
EU | £16680 | Year 1 |
International | £16680 | 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
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ