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MSc User Experience (UX) Design
Preston Campus
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The MSc User Experience (UX) Design program at UCLan is a comprehensive and forward-looking course that delves into the world of user-centered design. It provides students with the necessary tools and expertise to design digital products and services that prioritize user satisfaction and usability.
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Core UX Principles: The program covers the fundamental principles of UX design, emphasizing the importance of user research, usability testing, and user-centered design methodologies.
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Design Thinking: Students are introduced to design thinking processes, encouraging them to approach design challenges with empathy and creativity. This fosters innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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User Research: The curriculum includes user research techniques, teaching students how to conduct interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gain insights into user needs and behaviors.
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Information Architecture: Students learn to organize and structure information effectively, ensuring that digital products are easy to navigate and understand.
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Interaction Design: The program covers interaction design principles, enabling students to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces for websites and applications.
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Prototyping and Wireframing: Practical skills in prototyping and wireframing are emphasized, allowing students to quickly iterate and test design concepts.
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User Interface (UI) Design: Students gain expertise in UI design, focusing on aesthetics, visual hierarchy, and creating visually appealing digital interfaces.
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Accessibility and Inclusivity: The curriculum addresses the importance of designing for accessibility, ensuring that digital products are usable by individuals with diverse needs.
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Cross-Platform Design: Students learn to design for a variety of platforms, including web, mobile, and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
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Industry Tools: The program familiarizes students with industry-standard UX design tools and software, enabling them to create high-fidelity prototypes and design mockups.
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Collaborative Projects: Many assignments involve collaborative projects, mirroring the collaborative nature of the UX industry. This enhances students' teamwork and communication skills.
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Guest Lecturers and Industry Connections: UCLan often hosts guest lectures by UX industry professionals, providing students with insights into current trends and valuable networking opportunities.
Location
Preston Campus
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 14500
Postgraduate Entry Requirement:
- Academic Qualifications: Students should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum overall percentage of 60% or above in a relevant discipline.
- English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5, with no individual component score below 6.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 80-95, with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
- PTE: A minimum overall score of 51-61, with no individual score below 51.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Scholarships for International Students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan):
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship awarded to high-achieving international students. This scholarship provides a significant tuition fee reduction for the duration of the student's program. The selection is based on academic merit, and applicants are automatically considered when they apply for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at UCLan.
- International Excellence Scholarship: The International Excellence Scholarship is aimed at international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. This scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction for the first year of study and is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The selection criteria include academic achievements, personal statements, and references.
- Country-Specific Scholarships: UCLan offers scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships aim to promote cultural diversity and encourage international students from specific regions to study at UCLan. The eligibility criteria and award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
- Sports Scholarships: UCLan recognizes the achievements of talented student athletes and offers sports scholarships to support their academic and sporting pursuits. These scholarships are available for international students who demonstrate outstanding sporting ability and academic potential. The scholarships provide financial support, mentoring, and access to sports facilities and training programs.
- Alumni Loyalty Discount: UCLan values its alumni and offers a tuition fee discount to international students who have previously completed a full degree program at UCLan and wish to pursue further studies at the university. The discount is applied to the tuition fees of eligible postgraduate programs.
- External Scholarships and Funding: In addition to the scholarships offered by UCLan, international students can also explore external scholarship opportunities and funding options. Various organizations, foundations, and governments provide scholarships for international students studying in the UK. UCLan's International Office can provide guidance and information on external scholarship opportunities.
It is important to note that the availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines for scholarships may vary each year.
Graduates of the MSc User Experience (UX) Design program at UCLan are well-prepared for diverse and rewarding career opportunities within the rapidly growing field of UX design.
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UX Designer: Creating user-friendly and intuitive digital interfaces for websites, mobile apps, and software products.
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UX Researcher: Conducting user research to understand user needs and behaviors, informing design decisions.
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Information Architect: Structuring and organizing digital content and information for optimal usability.
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Interaction Designer: Focusing on designing the interactive elements and behaviors of digital products.
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UI Designer: Specializing in the visual design aspects of user interfaces, including layout, color schemes, and typography.
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Usability Analyst: Evaluating the usability of digital products through testing and analysis, recommending improvements.
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UX Consultant: Offering expertise in UX design and research to businesses seeking to enhance their digital products.
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Accessibility Specialist: Ensuring that digital products are designed to be inclusive and accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Product Designer: Applying UX principles to design physical products that prioritize user experience.
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Entrepreneur: Starting their own UX design consultancy or joining startups to lead UX efforts.
