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MA UX/UI Design at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

The M.A. in UX/UI Design is a fully online accelerated program that combines the four-course UX Design Graduate Certificate and the four-course UI Design Graduate Certificate. It emphasizes ethical, inclusive, sustainable design.

Faculty: Harrington School of Communication and Media  |  Duration: Accelerated; combines two 4-course certificates (8 courses)  |  Intake: Spring (Nov 24), Summer (Mar 30), Fall (Aug 4)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

UX research, interaction design, UX and microcopy writing, UI design principles, design thinking and problem solving, and UI motion design.

Career pathways

UX/UI Designer, Visual Designer and Accessibility Specialist in technology, e-commerce and healthcare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; college transcripts; two letters of recommendation; resume/CV; personal statement.

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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