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Master of Science - User Experience Design

Scottish Borders — Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: GBP 20,456
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in User Experience Design at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh is a postgraduate program that focuses on the design of user-centered digital products and services. Offered with support from Shorelight for international students, the program helps students develop the skills needed to create intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences. The curriculum combines principles from design, psychology, and computing, enabling students to understand how people interact with technology and how to improve those interactions. Key areas of study include user research, human-computer interaction, interaction design, usability evaluation, information architecture, and prototyping. Students gain hands-on experience through practical projects and portfolio development, applying user-centered design methods to real-world challenges. The program also emphasizes research, problem-solving, and critical thinking, preparing students to design effective digital solutions across various industries. Based in Edinburgh, a growing hub for technology and innovation, the program offers access to industry networks and career opportunities. Graduates are equipped for roles such as UX designer, interaction designer, user researcher, product designer, and UI designer, with the ability to contribute to the development of user-focused digital products and services.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

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Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 20,456
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Scottish Borders

Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom

Nether Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Heriot-Watt University is a product of the Scottish Enlightenment. A pioneer in bringing education to working people in 1821 and founder of a global movement through the creation of the world's first Mechanics Institute. Heriot-Watt is a university with global presence and a visionary international strategy. Since the early 1990s, they have built sustainable academic partnerships with institutions across the globe from the US to the Ukraine and from China to Trinidad and Tobago. They continue to push new frontiers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business, and design. Why Her...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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