Program Overview
The User Experience Design BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University equips students with the skills to create user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing digital products and services. Through a block teaching approach and industry-aligned curriculum, students engage in user-centered design practices and learn digital design skills, preparing them for careers in UX design, UI design, and other digital design fields. The program boasts strong industry connections and offers international experiences to enhance students' personal and academic development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course is centered around creating meaningful and engaging experiences for users across web, mobile, and cutting-edge immersive technologies. Students engage in user-centered design practices and learn digital design skills through a contemporary curriculum aligned with industry demands. The course equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to design innovative digital products and services that are both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Block 1: Introduction to UX Design
- Block 2: Introduction to Creative Coding
- Block 3: 3D Modelling and Animation
- Block 4: Commercial Content Production Year 2:
- Block 1: Designing User Experiences
- Block 2: Creative Coding for Sound and Vision
- Block 3: Character Animation and Motion Capture
- Block 4: Creative Enterprise Year 3:
- Block 1: Design thinking and innovation
- Block 2: Hardware Interfaces for Creativity
- Block 3/4: Virtual Production and Immersive Technology
- Block 4: Portfolio Project
Assessment:
Various assessment strategies are employed throughout the course, including:
- Coursework assessments: Practical reports, computer-based assessments, short tests, case studies, critiques, and oral presentations.
- Formal examinations: Written examinations with formats including short-answer, problem-based, case study, and essay questions.
Teaching:
The program uses a block teaching approach, where students focus on one subject at a time for seven weeks, promoting deeper engagement and regular feedback. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, presentations, screenings, and individual/group projects.
Careers:
Graduates are prepared for a range of career paths in the digital design industry, including:
- UX Designer
- UI Designer
- User Researcher
- Creative Technologist
- Interaction Designer
- Digital Product Manager
- Web Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Mobile App Designer
Other:
- The course is delivered in multi-million-pound Creative Technology Studios equipped with industry-standard facilities.
- Students benefit from the university's strong links with the creative community in Leicester and access exciting industry visits and guest lectures.
- DMU Global offers international experiences to enhance personal and academic development.
2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750
