MA Interaction Design at Norwich University of the Arts

Programme overview

The MA in Interaction Design supports you in understanding computer-related design rooted in the relationship between people and technology. This course supports an experimental approach to user-related interactions and experiences, drawing from a range of design thinking practices and principles.

Duration: Full-time 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is a one-year course, including 30 weeks of direct teaching time and a 15-week final project. You will need to complete five units and one 60-credit major project (180 credits in total). Units: Core practice and context in Interaction Design (60 credits), Advanced technical skills in Interaction Design (20 credits), Dialogue, debate, and domain knowledge in Interaction Design (10 credits), Professional technical skills in Interaction Design (20 credits), Advanced critical context in Interaction Design (10 credits), Major project (60 credits).

Career pathways

Our MA in Interaction Design helps prepare graduates to excel in a design landscape that is increasingly shaped by technological advancements and interdisciplinary collaboration. Typical career paths: Interaction designer, UX designer, UX researcher, Service designer, Product designer, User interface designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We typically require an honours degree of 2:1 or above in a science, technology, computing, maths, physics, engineering, data sciences or data analytics degree, or a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to an honours degree in a technology-related or engineering discipline. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill set) or equivalent will be required. When you apply for this course, we will ask you to prepare your portfolio and a written submission. We might also ask you to prepare for an interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). UK (home) full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,670 a year (2027/28). Overseas full-time fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/how-to-apply-pg/

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