Maynooth University

Overview

The Design for User Experience and Interaction (UX-I) programme at Maynooth University equips students with essential practical and research skills to create digital experiences that are engaging, understandable, and user-friendly. Spanning 12 months, this course seamlessly integrates user-centered design research with hands-on interaction design practice, culminating in a dissertation that allows students to explore a UX&I topic aligned with their career aspirations.

What you'll study

The UX-I programme is structured over 12 months, combining taught modules with a dissertation. The curriculum progresses from fundamental UX&I concepts and research methodologies to applied interaction design and evaluation.

Indicative taught modules include:

• Visualising Concepts
• Design Ethnography
• Applied Innovation
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interaction Design
• Human-Centered Design Systems

Dissertation (capstone): A significant research project where students select a UX&I topic, employ appropriate research methods, and present their findings along with design implications.

Learning approach: The programme emphasizes the practical application of UX&I methods, iterative design thinking, and effective communication of design decisions.

Entry requirements

• Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a bachelor honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent, with at least second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2), in any discipline.
• Individuals without a primary degree but possessing at least three years of relevant experience may apply through Maynooth University’s RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process for Non-Standard Entrants.

Career prospects

Graduates of the programme can pursue a variety of roles in user experience (UX) design, interaction design, UX research, UX strategy, and service innovation. They may find opportunities working with product teams, agencies, and digital service organizations, contributing to the development of innovative digital solutions.