Master of Science - User Experience Design

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.