Program Overview

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Postgraduate in UX/UI Design

User-centered design for innovative digital solutions with impactful interfaces.

Overview

The new economy is digital. Every single day new business models, services and digital solutions appear in our lives with a common need, to understand and improve how users interact with them.

UX creates empathy between people and technology putting users first. Only a deep understanding of human behavior permits to optimize usability thanks to experience design and innovation.

With the Postgraduate User Experience course you will develop the cutting-edge UX skills while you discover in first person the innovative vision of user-centered technology design.

Why is this program for you?

The demand for UX/UI professionals is rapidly growing, with companies across industries seeking experts who can design intuitive and engaging digital experiences. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, UI/UX designers are among the top 15 fastest-growing roles globally through 2030. This program is ideal for those looking to break into the field of UX or upskill in user research, interaction design, UI prototyping, innovation and usability testing.

What will you learn?

During this course you will learn in depth to drive digital innovation, through human-digital interaction and focusing on digital product user value generation.

You will learn:

• to identify and describe new business opportunities and digital products based on user needs.
• how to navigate design thinking and discover how to synthesize ideas collaboratively.
• how to explore the impact of human psychology.
• how to explore behavioral design and cognitive ergonomics.
• how to incorporate empathy as part of the digital product design process.
• how to use different user-centered research techniques to gain an in-depth understanding of user expectations and needs.
• how to define user personas, empathy maps, user journeys, and user flows.
• how to define Minimum Lovable Products.
• how to design interfaces that engage users across different formats, platforms, industries, and audiences.

Specialization course:

• 4 Months Program
• On campus | Online
• 5.800€ on campus | 4.500€ online

Contents

Project-based learning

Creative Technology

Students will explore different innovation methods and ideation techniques. They will learn to identify and describe new business opportunities and digital products based on user needs. Students will navigate design thinking and discover how to synthesize ideas collaboratively. They will learn the frameworks and ecosystems for innovation.

Foundations in Human Factors

With a philosophical approach, students will explore the impact of human psychology, physiology and sociology on the evolution of design and technology. Students will learn about the core human drives, the formation of habits and the process of decision-making. They will explore behavioral design and cognitive ergonomics. Students will also learn to define and apply inclusive design principles. They will also explore how to incorporate empathy, ethics, deep listening and regenerative thinking as part of the design process.

User Research

Students will learn to practically use different user-centered research techniques in order to gain an in-depth understanding of user expectations and needs. They will apply a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, such as online surveys, user interviews, observational studies, cultural probes, diary studies, focus groups, data analytics, etc. Students will learn to synthesize research findings and define user personas, empathy maps, user journeys, and user flows. They will also learn to define Minimum Lovable Products.

UI Design & Prototype

Students will focus on creating frictionless and engaging user interfaces. They will learn various prototyping and wireframing techniques and tools. They will create clickable wireflows, as well as visual UI prototypes. Students will learn to define and apply UI design principles and create pattern libraries and design systems. They will familiarize with the latest trends in UI design, and explore design for different formats, platforms, industries and audiences.

Hands-on Project

Students will learn how to design a digital product, they will work during the program on a final project with the aim to build a digital solution. The main goal is to equip the students with the adequate tools and knowledge to define and solve problems in an innovative and collaborative way. They learn to identify opportunities and design digital solutions with focus on user needs.

Program Fees

• 5.800€ on campus
• 4.500€ online

How to Apply

• Apply online or via email
• Submit your profile: submit your LinkedIn profile or CV and a motivation letter explaining your vision for the future of the digital industry and your role in its transformation. If your profile aligns with the Master, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation.
• Interview: the Admissions Team will arrange an interview to understand how your profile could match with the Master.
• Admissions review: Our Admissions Board will review your application. We will notify you the Admissions Board decision in the next 48 hours.
• Enrollment: if you are admitted we’ll guide you through the next steps to join BTS.

Accreditation

• BTS rated for Excellence by QS
• QS is considered one of the TOP 3 international rankings of universities in the world. Its Intelligence Unit has, through rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of performance metrics as set out in the QS StarsTM methodology, and rated for Excellence Barcelona Technology School.
• Teaching: BTS rated as five stars institution
• Employability: BTS rated as five stars institution

About BTS

• Strategic Advisory Board: Industry leaders, with experience in global digital brands, help to develop talent ready to shape a better digital future.
• Academic Board: A Team of international experts. BTS most important value.

Masters

• Master in Digital Transformation Leadership
• Master in Digital Solutions Development
• Master in Big Data Solutions
• Master in User Experience Design

Executive Masters

• Executive Master in Digital Transformation Leadership
• Executive Master in Digital Healthcare
• Executive Master in Fintech Solutions
• Executive Master in Agile Business

BTS Labs

• Blockchain
• Agile Management
• A.I. Business Transformation
• Innovation Leadership
• Smart Factories
• HR Future of Work
• UX Business
• Data-Driven Strategy

Corporate Programs

Educational partners

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Instagram

Contact

• Join us to shape the digital future
• We would love you join this exciting journey of transformation.
• The digital ecosystem has become the new status quo, it is changing entire industries and business, relationships and any other aspect of our lives.
• Our purpose is to help you to generate a digital impact able to make a better world made of human technology.
• Are you ready? Connect with us, we hope to see you soon in Barcelona.