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Master of Interaction and Experience Design
- Limerick, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year master's on designing interactive experiences that join creativity and technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Interaction and Experience Design. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: one year on campus with two core and two elective modules each semester and an interactive media project at the end of.
Career outcomes
- Interaction designer
- Usability expert
- UX and UI design specialist
- Application and web development
- Product and service design
Curriculum
- One year on campus with two core and two elective modules each semester and an interactive media project at the end of summer. Core modules are Foundations of Interaction and Experience Design (Theory and Practice) and Interactive Media Project/Workshop
- Electives include Physical Computing and Digital Modelling and Animation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a first or second class Level 8 honours degree or recognised equivalent in a relevant discipline
- With UL country-specific minimums (for example India first division 55-70% by programme
- Pakistan 70% or 3.0/4.0
- USA GPA 3.00). Some programmes need an interview
- Work experience
- CV
- References or portfolio.
Accepted academic background
Taught master's applicants must normally hold a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant discipline. UL prints country-specific minimums (for example India: four-year bachelor or three-year honours bachelor, First division, 55-70% by programme, Pakistan: four-year degree, 70% or 3.0/4.0, Indonesia: 3.00/4.00, USA: GPA 3.00 or higher, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Jordan: CGPA 3.00/4.00, Turkiye: CGPA 2.5/4, Vietnam: average 7.0 or higher, Ghana: 2:2 from public or 2:1 from private universities, Nigeria: 2:2 federal or 2:1 private/state, China: high grades in a four-year degree from a recognised competitive university, Three-year degrees not accepted). Some programmes require interview, Work experience, CV, References or a portfolio.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026)
- TOEFL PBT 580
- Duolingo 120 (110 per component)
- PTE Academic 61 (59 per section)
- Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Check the programme page
- country-specific entry rules
- English requirements and closing date (the non-EU Autumn deadline was 1 July in Some programmes close earlier). Apply online to UL. Application fee 50 EUR. Submit degree transcripts
- English test evidence and any CV
- references or proposal the programme asks for. Interview only where required. Pay the 1
- 000 EUR acceptance deposit and the tuition due before the visa support letter. Apply for the Irish student visa (full-time study only) with proof of funds. Register with immigration on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €20,800 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Limerick |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is €20,800 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,000 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component), TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026), TOEFL PBT 580, Duolingo 120 (110 per component), PTE Academic 61 (59 per section), Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency). A portfolio is required.

