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University of Portsmouth: User Experience Design
| Institution | University of Portsmouth View institution profile |
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| Department | Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries |
| Web | www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| admissions@port.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 9284 5566 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Overview
Do you want to use and develop your expertise in creative digital tech, to find a career in a creative industry? Our MSc User Experience Design degree course will give you the skills you need to get ahead of the competition – in fields such as computer game development, video and audio production, and animation.
On this course, you'll get to unpack the theoretical, practical and technical aspects of media production and tailor your studies to your personal strengths and future career plans.
You'll use the latest equipment, design your own project and receive the support of expert tech staff on your path to becoming an expert in digital technologies.
What you'll experience On this User Experience Design degree course, you'll: - Get to grips with the latest software used by digital media professionals (including Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Avid Media Composer, Cool Edit Pro, Adobe After Effects, Protools and Logic)
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Have access to our TV studios, motion capture facilities, computer and multimedia laboratories, music studio, photographic studio and print and production workshops to build and test your digital creations
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Work on client-based problems in order to develop your portfolio skills
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Be supported by expert staff at the top of their game
Careers and opportunities From the internet and computer games, to mobile technologies and social media, digital consumerism continues to grow and develop, both in the UK and globally.
When you graduate from this course, your expertise in digital media production will place you in a strong position to explore a range of creative industry roles which incorporate the design and use of new media technologies.
Career opportunities include:
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Computer game development
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Multimedia production
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Animation
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Graphics and video editing
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Digital video film-making
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Web design
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Training applications development
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Digital design
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. |
| Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
| EU | 18600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. |
| Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
| EU | 18600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 9700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. |
| Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
| EU | 12400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6470 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 6470 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 12400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. |
| Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Why Portsmouth?
Portsmouth offers a wide range of Master’s degrees designed to help you go further.
We’re as ambitious for your future as you are. Our Master’s courses are informed by what employers know they’ll need tomorrow. You’ll be taught by experts in research and practice, who have experience of making change happen out in the world.
With excellent industry links, plus an impressive community of alumni entrepreneurs, you’ll enjoy opportunities to network with a whole range of people. Connections you make through Portsmouth can change everything.
Many Master’s students balance work and life commitments while …
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