MA User Experience and Service Design

Program Description

MA UX and Service Design is a unique, research-focused masters bringing together three of design’s emerging specialisms – UX, Service Design and Design Thinking – as part of a single educational experience.The course responds to continuing changes in contemporary design practice by foregrounding human experience and social research approaches.Teaching taking place over three semesters. Semester 1 focuses on principles and techniques. Then, Semester 2 sees students specialise. Lastly, in Semester 3 sees students work on a self-directed project.There is a strong emphasis on group work and collaboration throughout. By connecting to external organisations, companies and wider stakeholders, it is expected that students will aim to expand horizons and push boundaries, exploring how design may contribute to real change in the areas of technology, leisure and daily-life.

Graduates have an increasingly wide array of career options available, including UX designer, Design Researcher, Service Designer, Innovation Designer and Strategic Designer. Our course includes many industry collaborations allowing for regular access to local and international practitioners and design leaders.

Admission Requirements

  • Applicant for taught programmes must hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area-design practice or cognate subject). We consider students who have good grades in the following: Bachelor Degree 55%- 60%.
  • Applicant must attend Interview by portfolio and proposal. Portfolios must be digital but multiple file types are acceptable (e.g., .pdfs, .docx, .pptx, .jpegs, etc.). Portfolios may also take a variety of forms. For example, if applicants come from a non-design background (e.g., the social sciences), they may use the portfolio to demonstrate research competencies or outline a series of possible projects.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6

Remarks:

IELTS Waiver for Indian Student:-A Minimum mark of 70% in English in the standard XII examinations in the Central Boards(CBSE/ICSE or the State boards of Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka). No time limit.

Course Features
  • Country United Kingdom
  • City Belfast
  • State Northern Ireland
  • Course Duration 1 Year
  • Application fee 0 GBP
  • Tuition fees yearly 15,360 GBP
  • Cost of Living per year 10,000 GBP
  • Starting dates September
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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