Program Overview
The Interaction Design at Edinburgh Napier University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Interaction Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interaction Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design Research Methods
- Sketching in Hardware & Software
- 3D Prototyping or Exhibition Design
- Major Design Project
- Light Art & Projection or Digital Creative
- For MDes Degree - Design Project Report
- For MA Degree - Design Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- The entry requirements for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree in an appropriate art & design discipline, computing or product design engineering; or evidence of industry experience in an appropriate discipline.
- All candidates are interviewed with a portfolio of creative work or technical projects. Applicants from overseas can be interviewed by teleconference with an online portfolio.
- If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes.
- The entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren\'t guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edinburgh Napier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, established from Napier Technical College (founded in 1964) and granted full university status in 1992, known for its...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months