User Experience Design (Online) PgDip (Initial Qualification)

Apply key principles of user-centered design to create original work.

Develop user-centred design skills and build an employment-ready portfolio through this collaborative and practical online MA course. You’ll learn, apply and showcase the iterative design processes essential for a successful career in user experience (UX) design. 

Exploring human-computer interaction and user-centred design in diverse domains, you will learn to evaluate user needs and improve experiences. You’ll develop the ability to reflect on working methods and collaborate effectively and critically, as you consider cognitive psychology and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand how people engage with digital products. 

You’ll practice interaction design and learn to pitch and present your concepts, developing a robust portfolio in preparation for industry or further academic pursuits.

This User Experience Design master's course is delivered by Falmouth's Games Academy, which has been ranked 15th in the world for postgraduate games courses, No.1 for both undergraduate and postgraduate Games Design in England (The Princeton Review 2026).

Why study this course at Falmouth?\
• Learn how to produce original designs based on your own intellectual property, building a unique and industry-ready portfolio of work

• Benefit from cutting-edge mentorship by an experienced team including tutors working in a wide variety of professional UX roles, graduating equipped to apply your skills and knowledge across an exciting range of sectors

• Collaborate on practical projects with a diverse worldwide cohort, enriching your perspectives and knowledge of international design practices

• Expand your learning and your professional networks at our optional in-person events

On this UX Design masters, you will learn to create engaging interfaces and interactions, appropriately evaluating usability and professionally applying key principles of experience design. You'll gain the ability to critically reflect upon and evaluate working methods and find the most effective ways to collaborate on projects. You'll also learn how to pitch your ideas; communicating concepts and presenting artefacts visually with clarity and enthusiasm. You will graduate with the academic independence and expertise to give you a head start in this competitive and growing sector.