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Kingston University: User Experience Design
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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| Department | Computing and Information Systems |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| ukenquiries@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02035100106 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston - This course prepares you for a career as a usability engineer, user researcher, user experience designer and general "ux-er".
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You will graduate with an online professional presence and a portfolio that displays your skills.
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This course was developed in consultation with our industry panel, which includes Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, DreamWorks and Samsung Design Europe.
About this course Each taught module guides students through a UX project – to optimise an interaction, to innovate a digital lifestyle, to create a persuasive product, and to collaborate on the development of virtual reality. Each project provides opportunities to analyse, design, prototype and evaluate cutting-edge technologies, follow industry trends and apply contemporary theories. A final "capstone" project completes the student’s portfolio.
Example modules - User Experience Design (Systems)
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User Experience Design (Content)
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Digital Studio Practice
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Career opportunities Graduates work at established companies such as John Lewis, Aviva, IBM, Google, and Microsoft, tech start-ups, or agencies such as Systems Concepts, and Nomensa. Others work in the public sector or for charities.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| England | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6545 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 10615 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10615 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. The most relevant undergraduate degrees are relevant to digital media – graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology – but also psychology, ethnography. Exceptionally, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in information technology, the creative industries or humanities. In these circumstances, an online portfolio/PDF of design and digital work (and a description of your design process) should be included as a link in your personal statement. Experience in digital media, user interface development and user interaction design is particularly valuable. Experience in an application domain (health care, business information, retail) is also relevant. For more information please visit the Kingston University course webpage. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 10615 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6270 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 10615 GBP for Year 1 |
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