Overview

About this Degree

Design students have access to studio spaces, computer labs, a letterpress lab, a Riso lab, a robust photography area, and digital fabrication labs. Students gain insights from lectures and workshops with world-renowned designers, collaborations with industry partners, and opportunities to participate in short-term study abroad programs and semester-long internships in the US and abroad.

The Interaction and User Experience Design at the University of Kansas affords students the requisite professional knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as interaction designers. The program is developed for prospective students who already hold a related baccalaureate degree and who are seeking advanced study in a versatile, rapidly growing professional design discipline.

Interaction Design involves the creation of products, services, and systems that are not only functional but also user-friendly and appealing. It revolves around a human-centric approach to innovation, effectively bridging the gap between businesses and consumers while enhancing the relevance of brands and organizations in the market. In essence, it encompasses the shaping of the behavioral context of various elements such as artifacts, environments, and systems.

Candidates applying for the Interaction and User Experience Design concentration are expected to possess a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in design or a relevant field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Philosophy of Design
Advanced Human Factors in Design
Advanced Design Methods
Service and User Experience Design
Design Scenarios and Simulations
Interaction Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design User Experience Design View 413 other Masters in Design in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application Fee
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Statement of design philosophy and approach
One unofficial copy of the transcript where the undergraduate degree was confirmed, and one copy of the transcript where any graduate degree/credit was earned (if applicable)
Three recommendations from people in a position to comment on your abilities and performance
A portfolio of your design work, or samples of written or other creative artifacts you have produced if your prior education or training was not in a design-related discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

18862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18862 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18862 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7866 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7866 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lawrence

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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