Higher Diploma in Science in Interaction Design and User Experience

Dublin Business School | Dublin 2 Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 10,050
(c. USD11,673.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This Higher Diploma in Science for Interaction Design and User Experience (NFQ Level 8, 60 ECTS) is a conversion program that equips students with expertise in UX, interactive technologies, and interaction design for practical professional applications. Participants will grasp fundamental UX/UI concepts and theories while gaining hands-on skills in this discipline. The curriculum covers user-centered design methodologies, the UX/interaction design lifecycle, research techniques, psychological aspects of UX, accessibility through universal design principles, usability testing, metrics, design thinking, and game design. By examining industry-standard tools, technologies, and project requirements, students will be prepared to implement their knowledge in both personal and career settings.
The program aims to cultivate digitally proficient, technically skilled graduates who can thrive in the evolving data-centric, IT-oriented UX and interaction design sector.

Program goals include:
Delivering an academically rigorous structure for students to cultivate user-centered design expertise in UX.
Building comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in digital content development for organizational UX needs.
Imparting proficiency in interaction design technologies and methodologies.
Enhancing learners' ability to connect interaction design and UX principles with psychological factors.
Facilitating exploration of universal design concepts and gamification approaches through design thinking.

Destination of Study

Ireland

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

The Higher Diploma in Science in Interaction Design and User Experience (Level 8, 60 ECTS) is aimed a learners with the following entry qualifications:

A Level 8 honours bachelor's degree in a non-cognate area with a minimum pass classification.

OR

A Level 7 ordinary bachelor's degree in a cognate area (cognate areas include marketing, technology and related areas).

Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification and who have at least 3 years' work experience may also be considered through the College's normal RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience may be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.

Tuition EUR 10,050