MSc User Experience and Interaction Design at Glasgow Caledonian University

The MSc User Experience and Interaction Design teaches the theories, methods and techniques behind effective product design, combining design thinking, user research, psychology and human-computer interaction. Students use a dedicated Usability Lab and learn from industry guest speakers. Fully funded scholarships are offered through The Data Lab Scotland.

Duration: Full time 1 year; part time 2 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Human Computer Interaction, Visual Design and Prototyping, Applied User Psychology, UX Design Project, Advanced Topics in Human Computer Interaction, Applied Usability, Research Studies for Computing and Creative Technologies and an MSc Project. Optional modules are 3D Production for Virtual Reality, Digital Twins and Data Visualisation.

Career pathways

UX/UI designer, interaction designer, product designer, service designer and user researcher, across technology, fintech, government, academia, manufacturing, start-ups and advertising.

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