Overview
Interactive computing technology is a huge part of our daily lives, from smartphones and apps to wearables and virtual reality. Products that deliver good user experiences are crucial, and that’s where you come in.
Through this course, you’ll find out what counts as effective product design and learn the theories, methods and techniques to make it happen. You’ll gain knowledge of all the factors that create a winning user experience.
Our User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design course will equip you with multidisciplinary knowledge, enabling you to design for current and future tech challenges.
You’ll develop your skills in:
- design thinking
- visual design
- user research
- psychology
- human-computer interaction
- usability evaluation
- information architecture.
Alongside this, you’ll build the practical skills to design, develop, and evaluate interactive systems that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.
We offer guest talks delivered by industry professionals, consultants, and returning graduates who share their valuable insight and experience. Many of our students and alumni actively engage with the wider UX community by networking at events such as UX Glasgow and volunteering at UX Scotland.
Why study User Experience and Design at GCU?
- You’ll build the flexible skills needed to work across sectors – including government, energy, fintech, private design studios and TV production.
- You’ll have access to a dedicated Usability Lab, providing hands-on experience in testing and evaluating interactive systems.
- This course is designed with input from industry partners, maintaining close links to the UX and digital design sectors.
- You’ll benefit from the combined teaching experience of a team of Human-Computer Interaction experts, Psychologists, Digital Designers and Researchers.
- Fully funded scholarships are available for this course through The Data Lab Scotland.
What you will study
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The modules listed on this page and the Programme Specification are intended to give you an idea of what you may be able to study on this course. Please note that course content, modules, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at GCU. This might be because we are required to do so by law, by a governmental authority, regulator or accrediting body. We may also make changes for quality assurance reasons, or to enhance the course.
Careers
As a graduate of the MSc User Experience and Interaction Design course, you'll be equipped with an extensive skill set and expertise to pursue any UX design and research-related roles, as well as Interaction Design Developer and Usability Specialists positions.
Our graduates are employed in a range of sectors including technology, media, games, healthcare, public sector and finance.
You'll be a competitive candidate for roles in:
- technology companies
- fintech
- the government sector
- academia
- manufacturing
- start-ups
- advertising.
Our graduates are well-prepared to take on roles such as:
- UX/UI Designer
- Interaction Designer
- Product Designer
- Service Designer
- User Researcher.
Course information
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In addition to the core modules that all students must undertake, some courses offer students a choice from a selection of optional modules to shape the focus their degree. Optional modules where available, form part of the overall credit structure of the course.
Download the programme specification for a detailed breakdown of the course structure, including modules, what you'll learn and other useful information.
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