User Experience (UX) Design, MSc at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

User Experience (UX) Design is a master's at the Preston Campus (full-time, part-time or sandwich with a placement) following a human-centred approach to designing and evaluating digital experiences. It uses the ChiCI Lab and the Imaginarium, and draws on research in Human-Computer Interaction, Mixed Realities and the Internet of Things.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven compulsory modules: Master's Project, Research Methods, IT Projects and Programmes, User-Centred Design, Industry Project, Advanced Topics in User Experience, and Prototyping and Evaluation.

Career pathways

Typical roles include UX designer, UX researcher, UI/UX developer, information architect, interactive designer and usability analyst; some graduates progress to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 degree in a related subject such as Computer Science, Computing, Software Engineering, Games Development, Games, Product, Graphic or Interaction Design, Psychology, Media, Creative or Interactive Technologies, or Web Design/Development. Non-standard qualifications or work experience considered case by case. Some taught or self-taught programming experience is expected. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5. Ghana-specific route stated on the page: Ghanaian Pre-Masters (lower GPA with Postgraduate Diploma) or HND with Postgraduate Diploma; English via IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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