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The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry.
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:
A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences)
Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4)
Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing)
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing)
OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English language requirements page for more information.
All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability when you enrol.
APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience;
The quality of the personal statement;
A strong academic or other professional reference;
A combination of these factors.
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
BA (Hons) User Experience Design is a practice-led course that focusses on the role interfaces and computational technologies play in shaping contemporary culture.
You will become skilled in numerous practical and creative design methods that enable you to create informed and experimental user experiences.
What to expect
You will learn to use code, data and other digital materials alongside traditional design methods to realise your creative ambitions.
This comprehensive design practice will enable you to design, prototype and build user interfaces, data visualisations, responsive installation pieces and other user-driven interactive experiences.
You will also have the opportunity and support to address emerging technologies such as extended reality (XR), wearable technology, digital fabrication and artificial intelligence within a design context.
The course encourages a rigorous approach to research, encouraging a deep knowledge of existing digital technologies, platforms and tools - asking how or why they are used and what the resulting personal and social implications are.
The course prepares students for numerous roles in an emerging and expanding professional field in the creative industries or further post-graduate education.
Work experiences and opportunities
There are opportunities to work on industry and live briefs at different times during your studies.
You will be encouraged to take a critical and experimental approach to briefs reflecting the value young innovative designers provide to industry. You will work with partners from the creative industries as well professionals and experts from various fields that can benefit from user experience design.
The course is in regular contact with businesses in the creative and technology sectors who are recruiting for graduate schemes and junior design roles.
Guest speakers are also regularly invited to come in and provide insight and advice to students. There is an opportunity for a short exchange with a European institution and also an industry placement year (Diploma for Professional Studies).
Course Structure
The academic year for this course is divided into 2 blocks.
The 1st block is of 15 weeks’ duration from late September to mid-February. In accordance with the University timetable, there will be a four week holiday in December.
The 2nd block is also of 15 weeks’ duration from mid-February to the end of June with a four week holiday for Easter.
Mode of Study
BA (Hons) User Experience Design runs for 93 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 33 weeks.
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Careers include:
Interface Designer
UX/UI Designer
Digital Designer
Interactive Designer
Information Designer
Motion Graphic Designer
Digital Producer
Digital Project Manager
Digital Creative
Digital Art Director
Usability Consultant
Creative Technologist
Communications Writer
Social / Media Planner
Head of Design / Creative Director
Editorial Designer
Design Researcher
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
