Universities Ireland National College of Art and Design Courses MA Interaction Design

MA Interaction Design

National College of Art and Design

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 16,500
Country Rank#23
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The MA Interaction Design is a one-year full time taught masters. The course teaches fundamental approaches, methods and tools related to the design of digital products, experiences, systems and services with a focus on users and context of use. The MA is studio-based with students engaging in lectures, seminars, workshops, fieldwork and independent and group projects. The studio environment is an essential component, fostering collaborative and peer-to-peer learning.

The MA Interaction Design brings together candidates from a range of fields including design, art, computer science, psychology, sociology and business, and prepares graduates to play a leading role in the development of emerging technology in society.

Course Content

MA Interaction Design Programme Specification Form

Semester One	Semester Two	Summer Period
Research Methods for Creative and Critical Practice	Advanced Skills in Interaction Design	Design Studio: Major Project
Foundation Skills in Interaction Design	Design Studio: Minor Project
Interaction Design Fundamentals	Designing for Interaction
Web Design	Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation

Entry Requirement
- The programme is open to graduates with an Honours degree award of 2.2 or higher, or an equivalent academic or professional qualification across various disciplines including design, art, the humanities, social science, computer science, engineering and business. The college also takes into consideration prior learning and experience.
- Students who have not been educated through English must show proof of achieving IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in the writing section on the Academic Version) or an equivalent score in another accepted test.
Fees & Scholarships
NON EU/International Fees
- €16500
Career Prospect
The MA prepares graduates for careers in industry, independent design consultancy, start-up venture, creative practice and academic research. With the skills to develop design solutions related to web technologies, software, physical products, systems, services, environments and installations, graduates have a wide range of local and global opportunities available to them.

Recent graduates have gone on to work as:
- Interaction Designers
- UX Designers
- UX Researchers
- User Interface Designers
- Product Designers

Cost Of Studying At National College of Art and Design

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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