Program Overview

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BA (Hons) User-Experience and User-Interface (UX/UI) Design

Course Overview

This practical, digital-focused course covers creative applications, visual and interaction design, research methods, and critical thinking. You’ll gain expertise in shaping UX/UI design, creativity harnessing technology with aesthetics from concept through to delivery.

On this course you will...

• Learn how to create user-friendly digital products and services, which are essential skills in today's technology-driven world.
• Be equipped with the knowledge and techniques to enhance the user experience of existing products and services.
• Learn how to apply research methodologies and evaluation techniques to your UX/UI Design projects, ensuring that your designs are based on solid evidence and user feedback.
• Have access to a variety of resources, including 3D workshops, digital and analogue photography facilities, and user AV resources.
• Be able to expand your network and gain valuable insights into the industry.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Carlisle - Brampton Road
• Institute: Institute of Education, Arts and Society
• UCAS Code: W290
• Delivery Style: In-Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 3 Years
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BA (Hons)

Minimum entry requirements

• 104-120 UCAS Tariff points

Tuition fees

• £9,535 - UK
• £14,900 - International

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Course Structure

What you will learn

The programme offers a comprehensive exploration of designing digital products and services with user-friendliness at its core. This structured three-level programme explores creative applications, practical methodologies, research techniques, and critical thinking within the dynamic realm of UX/UI Design.

Year one

• Introducing Visual Communication
• Introduction to UX Design
• Digital Skills and Technologies for the Web
• Cultural Contexts
• Collaborative Practice

Year two

• Digital Studio
• User Experience in a Connected World
• Competition Response
• User Behaviour and Interactive data visualization
• UX Studio Project

Year three

• Collaborative Response
• Independent Research Paper
• Final Major Project

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

The programme employs a comprehensive range of teaching and assessment methods to maximize skill development, including lectures, tutorials, tailored feedback, seminars, discussions, and crits involving both tutors and peers.

How you will be assessed

Our practical assignments, authentic assessment, and comprehensive formative feedback mechanisms ensure that students not only produce high-quality work but also develop the ability to respond to the evolving demands of the UX/UI industry.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate you will have developed a range of transferable skills through your degree, such as research, design, coding, and communication. These skills can be applied to a range of roles within the User-Experience and User-Interface (UX/UI) Design industry.

Overview

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

• A-levels: BCC-BBB
• T-levels: P (C+) – M
• Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass
• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B
• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM
• Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB
• Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this programme and reflect upon any experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed.

Language requirements

Please follow the link to check language requirements for this programme.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 - UK
• £14,900 - International

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Other

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.