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Diploma of User Experience Design

San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College

San Bruno, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

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: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
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

Age 16 or older; applicants under 18 show high school graduation or equivalent; official high school or university transcript; valid passport; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85); financial document showing at least 32
500 USD (plus 5
000 USD for a first dependant and 2
500 USD for each additional).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (required if under 18); official transcript; age 16+

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence
Visa Copy

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,584 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Skyline College (San Bruno)
Faculty or school	Arts, Languages & Communication
Department	Digital Media and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	15
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; award rules determine international eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.