MSc User Experience Design

Course overview

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Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

User Experience Design

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£20,456 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

8000 GBP

City

Galashiels

Country

Scotland

Campus

Scottish Borders

Official course page

https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/user-experience-design

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• Pakistan: For most subjects, Second Class Lower (2:2) equivalent with 70% or 3.5 CGPA out of 5 overall in the relevant Undergraduate Degree.

General entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any subject demonstrating art, design or communication skills. Arts/design, graphic design, computer science, digital media/marketing, psychology and business are particularly relevant. Related work/project experience is considered and CV should be included.

Scholarships & discounts

No scholarships or discounts are listed for this course.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

Via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, phone, or a recorded video portal

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Online interview

Course modules

• January mandatory: Research Methodologies; Strategic UX, Service Design & Emerging Technologies. January optional: Business Enterprise; Design Technologies. September mandatory: Foundations of UX & Human-Centred Design; Design Thinking; Contemporary UX Challenges. Second January: Final project and report.