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Master of User Experience Design

Brantford, Canada
1.33 years
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 (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): 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

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field
usually with a B to B+ average in the last two years; some programmes ask for work experience
GMAT/GRE
a portfolio
audition or interview as stated on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the same or a related field, MSW and MBA also look for relevant work experience

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT 83 (20 per skill
TOEFL PBT 4.5 overall and 4.0 per band from January 2026)
PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560

Documents you’ll need

OUAC Application Summary
Postsecondary Transcripts
Confidential References
English Proficiency Evidence if Applicable
Program-Specific Statement of Intent or Resume if Required

How to apply

Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline (international deadlines are usually March 30). Apply online through OUAC and pay the non-refundable application fee
130 CAD standard and 105-230 CAD by programme. Upload the documents in the programme checklist to the application portal. Accept the offer and pay the 2
000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks (credited to first-term tuition). Apply for the study permit. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter from 2026-01-01.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,205 CAD
Application fee	$135 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Brantford
Faculty or school	Faculty of Liberal Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.