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Interaction Design

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MRes
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Botswana, Botswana
Language English

Program Overview

The Interaction Design at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a MRes 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Interaction Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Critical Analysis (Semester 1)
  2. Interaction Design and Evaluation (Semester 1)
  3. Advanced Topics in HCI (Semester 1)
  4. Design Away from the Desktop (Semester 2)
  5. MRes Project (Semesters 2 and 3)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Specific entry requirements for the course are a recognised British Honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant subject (computing, technology or technical design), with a 1 or 2.1 (or equivalent), and must have some programming experience. Students with non-standard qualifications or who have work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. All applicants will be interviewed.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) 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 Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) logo

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Botswana, Botswana

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months