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Glasgow Caledonian University: User Experience and Interaction Design
Institution | Glasgow Caledonian University |
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Department | Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems |
Web | http://www.gcu.ac.uk |
studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0141 331 8630 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in User Experience and Interaction Design (UXID) course aims to equip you with multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills to design, develop and evaluate interactive systems that enable and enhance user experience.
The course will prepare you for the current and future industry demands, whilst maintaining academic rigour and values.
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue User Experience designer and Interaction Design developer positions across different sectors and types of organisations.
The career-focused curriculum of the MSc UXID course is to produce graduates that should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of current User Experience and Interaction Design theories and practices that could be applied directly in the industry. Identify appropriate UX evaluation methods that could highlight the efficiency and drawbacks of interactive systems in different domains. Demonstrate a substantive working knowledge of user psychology, behaviour theory and interaction design principles and their relevance to covering different user requirements. Continuously develop skills in applying research methods and problem-solving techniques to usability and interaction design issues. Demonstrate an essential understanding of future emerging technologies and their societal impact in different applications contexts, that could guide the development of responsible UX and ID products. Demonstrate the capacity for independent learning, critical thinking and self-reflection Graduate opportunities As a graduate of the MSc User Experience and Interaction Design (MSc UXID) programme, you'll be equipped with an extensive skill set and expertise to pursue any User Experience (UX) design and research-related roles as well as Interaction Design developer, and Usability Specialists positions. You'll be a competitive candidate for these roles in technology companies, Fintech, the government sector, academia, manufacturing, start-ups and advertising.
MSc
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent). This course is now closed to international/EU (without pre-settled status) applicants for September 2022. It remains open to new applications from the UK and Republic of Ireland for the September 2022 intake. Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. |
Location | Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA |
Fees
Channel Islands | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
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Republic of Ireland | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
England | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 16200 GBP for Whole course |
International | 16200 GBP for Whole course |
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent). This course is now closed to international/EU (without pre-settled status) applicants for September 2022. It remains open to new applications from the UK and Republic of Ireland for the September 2022 intake. Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. |
Location | Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA |
Fees
Channel Islands | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Republic of Ireland | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
England | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 7300 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 16200 GBP for Whole course |
International | 16200 GBP for Whole course |
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