UX Design & Applied Innovation - Letterkenny

The course is designed to enhance learner capabilities in User Experience (UX), Strategic Design Thinking Acumen, User Centred Clarity and Innovation. Graduates will gain knowledge of user experience design, UI, Emerging Technologies, visual communication skills, along with an insight into consumer behaviours.



Who should apply?

This programme may be suitable for graduates from technical development and digital design backgrounds as well as Digitech management and leadership roles, current employees from the multinational and SME sectors in both technical and digital design capacity, plus unemployed graduates seeking to upskill.

User Experience Design - UX

Consumer Behaviour & Digital Markets

Innovation & New Product Development

Research Methods

User Interface Design - UI

Emerging Technologies

Professional Development

Work Based Learning Project

Standard applicants will present a qualification recognised by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent. Applicants may also be eligible to apply on the grounds of Recognition of Prior Learning (PRL) if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent to a Level 8 award.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1.5 years part-time online.



Study Hours

Students can expect 1 day per week in online Live classes (traditionally Fridays 9:30 - 4:30pm). The programme is broken down into two 12-week semesters plus a summer Work Based Learning Project. Students are also expected to complete tasks in their own time outside of class hours on individual and team projects.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.