COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc User Experience and Interaction Design course includes a comprehensive set of modules that blend theory with hands-on application, preparing students to design effective and engaging digital systems. In the Human Computer Interaction module, students explore the development of usable interfaces by addressing theoretical and practical challenges in interaction design. Visual Design and Prototyping focuses on equipping students with practical UI design skills, covering elements such as branding, typography, layout, iconography, and interactivity to create visually compelling and functional prototypes. Applied User Psychology delves into user behavior and mental processes, providing insights that enhance the effectiveness of digital designs, while also strengthening students' academic communication skills. The UX Design Project module allows students to apply the entire UX process to real-world problems, developing accessible and business-aware user experiences. Advanced Topics in Human-Computer Interaction explores the emotional and psychological aspects of user interactions across emerging technologies like games and human-agent systems, giving students tools to design future-facing digital products. Applied Usability emphasizes industry-relevant research and usability testing techniques, enabling students to design and execute investigations to solve real-world UX problems. Finally, the Research Studies for Computing and Creative Technologies module builds essential project management and research skills, including literature review preparation and critical analysis, all of which are vital for a successful dissertation. Together, these modules ensure graduates are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and innovate in the fast-evolving field of user experience design.