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Master of User Experience Design

Birmingham, 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 (1.5 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

Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject
some courses ask for professional qualifications
work experience
a portfolio
an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject; BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry; CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago; some courses need work experience or portfolio

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificate
Statement of Purpose
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,630 GBP
Application fee	£30 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	City Centre
Faculty or school	School of Architecture Built Environment Computing and Engineering
Department	Computing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	BCU has published a 3,000 GBP tuition scholarship for eligible self-funded full-time taught Master's entrants in September 2026 or January 2027, excluding specified courses and online study. This does not confirm 2027/28 awards; applicants must check the new intake rules.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.