MSc User Experience Design

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Edinburgh Napier University

Program Overview

The MSc in User Experience Design at Edinburgh Napier University teaches students how to design human-centred digital products by combining user research, interaction design, prototyping and usability testing. It suits graduates from any discipline who want careers in UX design, UX research, interaction design or front-end development.

Curriculum Structure (Full-time, 1 Year)

Year of Study

Students begin with User Experience and User Experience & Service Design, where they learn UX principles, research methods, usability evaluation and human-centred design approaches. They then progress to design- and technology-focused modules such as Advanced Information Interactions, Web Design & Development, Design Dialogues, and Divergent Interaction, gaining skills in interaction design, prototyping, responsive interface creation, and designing across digital platforms. The year culminates in applied project work, allowing students to develop prototypes, test designs with users, refine interfaces and build a professional UX portfolio suited to industry needs.

Focus areas: “UX research, interaction design, usability, prototyping, service design, web and interface development”

Learning outcomes: “Conduct UX research; design and evaluate interfaces; create functional prototypes; apply interaction and service-design principles; build an industry-ready UX portfolio.”

Professional alignment (accreditation): Designed to meet industry expectations for UX and interaction-design professionals across tech companies, design agencies and digital product teams.

Reputation (employability rankings): The university is well regarded for computing and design education, and graduates typically progress into UX designer, UX researcher, interaction designer and front-end development roles.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MSc User Experience Design at Edinburgh Napier University develops practical skills through a studio-based approach focused on research, prototyping, and evaluation. Students apply human-centred design methods to digital products using professional tools in dedicated creative spaces.

Key experiential components:

Software & Tools: Industry-standard design and prototyping using Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch, alongside user research platforms and usability testing software.
Dedicated Facilities: Access to Napier's User Experience Lab and digital media studios, equipped for usability testing, eye-tracking studies, and high-fidelity interactive prototyping.
Group Projects: Core collaborative design studio projects, often with live briefs from industry partners, where multidisciplinary teams follow the full UX process from discovery to tested prototype.
Industry Integration: Strong links with Edinburgh's tech and creative sectors, providing real-world client projects, guest critiques, and networking opportunities that simulate professional practice.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of Edinburgh Napier University's MSc User Experience Design enter roles as UX designers, UI developers, service designers, and interaction specialists in tech, digital agencies, and consultancies:

Careers Service offers CV workshops, mock interviews, employer events.
56% in highly skilled work; avg earnings £25,500 at 15 months.
Industry placements and guest lectures enhance practical skills.
Supports professional UX certifications for career longevity.
Outcomes in IT, multimedia design, or further study.

Further Academic Progression: Pursue PhD in UX/design research at Napier/elsewhere, leveraging dissertation and prototypes

Additional Information & Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

India- You will be eligible to apply if you have gained a bachelors degree with overall grade of 55% or above.

USA- You are eligible to apply if you completed a bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 or above.

China- You will be eligible to apply if you have completed a bachelors degree from a recognised institution with 70% or above.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no component less than 6.0

TOEFL Internet Based Test 88 overall with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 19 in writing

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