Program Overview
The Interaction Design and Computing at University of Westminster is a MSc 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 and Computing 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interaction Design and Computing 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
- Digital interaction management and entrepreneurship
- Interaction design &computing project
- Research methods & professional practice
- Usability and user experience design
- Big data theory and practice
- Data mining and machine learning
- Data visualisation and dashboarding
- Emergent and social interactive platforms
- Games interaction technology
- Mobile application development
- Mobile and ubiquitous computing
- Web and social media analytics
- Free choice module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The target applicants typically would be computer literate graduates with a minimum lower second class degree in a related technical discipline such as computer science, multimedia or games development with experience of coding with scripting languages. Applicants from different backgrounds who can demonstrate practical computing knowledge including programming will also be considered.
- Alternatively you may have in-depth work experience or already be working in the sector and can apply as a mature candidate in which case the academic degree qualification requirement may be relaxed. The relevance of the applicant\xc2\x92s first degree or industrial experience and suitability for the course will be usually determined by interview and where relevant portfolio.
- International applicants will be required to meet gain IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all elements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Westminster 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 University of Westminster
University of Westminster
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
University of Westminster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
