BA (Hons) User-Experience and User-Interface Design
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The fine details
This practice-led course looks at the fundamentals of UX/UI design; user research, experience design, interaction design, visual design and information architecture.
The course explores human-centred design, creative and innovative use of technology for products, brands, organisations, information, and positive change.
International students can apply directly via our Online Applicant Portal.
- UCAS Code
- I310
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Start date
- September 2020
- Validating body
- Ravensbourne University London
Entry requirements
Students will be expected to have five GCSEs (grade C/level 4 or above) or equivalent (including English), and hold at least one of the below or equivalent UK/international qualifications.
Qualifications accepted:
- 2 A levels, grade C or above
- 4 AS levels, grade C or above
- 2 vocational A levels, grade C or above
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma or National Diploma
- Advanced Diploma, grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate, 24 points or above
Selection criteria
Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media, or design. Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of work which shows a range of their skills and demonstrates why they would be a good fit for the course.
We may also consider a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications and take into consideration progress made during studies and/or relevant work experience.
Course structure
Assessment
You will be continually assessed through presentation of written and project work. Assessment in the final year is through submission of a dissertation and portfolio of work.
Top reasons to apply
This course explores the importance of designing for the end-user experience with intuitive user interfaces.
Students will explore an understanding of what constitutes UX and UI design, as well as what makes an effective UX and UI design on websites and mobile applications.
They will learn about the four most important aspects of UX and UI design: usability, interaction design, visual design and information architecture, and how these components can be professionally identified, investigated, informed and interrogated.
Students will develop and create an individual portfolio of inspiring and resolved projects based on user-centred research and design experimentation. This will showcase both their creative and analytical skills and technical expertise.
Careers
UX/UI Designers are in huge demand from industry across all sectors helping to define and create the future products, services and experiences people want and enjoy.
Graduates will find work in a number of roles such as UX Designer, UX Researcher, UI Designer, Interaction Designer, Service Designer, Visual Designer, and Creative Technologist.
