Master of User Experience Design
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
M.Des. User Experience Design is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme taught in English on the Pune campus of MIT-WPU. The programme page lists tracks or specialisations such as Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Design for Emerging Technologies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Evaluate advanced concepts in User Experience Design
- Integrate creative practice
- Critical interpretation
- Production skills and constructive feedback
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- UX/UI Designer
- User Researcher
- Information Architect
- User Experience Strategist
- Accessibility Expert
- Design Researcher
- UX Writer
- Usability Tester
- Front-end Developer
- Service Designer
- Usability Analyst
- Accessibility Specialist
- UX/UI Design Manager
- Innovation Consultant
- Freelance/Independent Designer
Curriculum
- Semester-wise course tables are on the programme page. Courses listed include: Advanced Design Fundamentals
- Design Methodologies
- Fundamentals of Interaction Design
- Visual Design for UX
- Digital UX Tools
- UX Design Project - I
- Research Methodology for Design
- Systems Thinking
- Psychology in UX Research
- Advanced Digital UX Tools.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree
- Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
- Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
- PTE Academic 18 reading
- Cambridge 20 speaking
- Oxford Test of English 17 writing
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
- Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
- There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
- 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
- 827 plus outstanding fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £22,735 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Merchiston Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment |
| Department | Department of User Experience Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £22,735 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening, PTE Academic 18 reading, Cambridge 20 speaking, Oxford Test of English 17 writing.