MSc User Experience Design at Kingston University

Programme overview

Embrace the career opportunities emerging from the trend towards 'online everything, anytime, anywhere, anyhow' with the User Experience Design MSc from Kingston University. This course was developed in consultation with our industry panel, which includes Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, DreamWorks and Samsung Design Europe.

Department: School of Design | Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2-4 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme will give you the following opportunities: For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Year 1 - core modules: Digital Studio Practice, Beyond Optimising Interaction, UX for Emerging Technology, Design Thinking Theory and Practice, Independent Project. Optional placement year - work placement scheme:.

Career pathways

Graduates of this course go on to work in roles such as: ; User Experience Designer ; User Experience Researcher ; Product owner ; Usability Consultant ; Interaction Designer ; Information Architect ; Content Strategist You can find out more about UX careers by asking to join the User Experience course LinkedIn group. , Dept Work & Pensions, Ministry of Justice).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in art and design, computer science, or humanities. Other relevant undergraduate degrees include graphic design, communication design, interactive media, information technology, psychology, and ethnography Possible weakness in the undergraduate degree may be compensated with relevant work experience. Other evidence that you are motivated and able to study at this level, demonstrated through qualifications and portfolios of work, will be considered. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,300 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2-4 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFUED1UED01FD01&code2=1004

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