Overview

The Interaction Design at California College of the Arts s a one-year, intensive STEM-designated program built to provide students with the tools to create better relationships among people, products, and environments worldwide.

Key facts

Interaction designers flourish in this complex intersection, using craft-based design skills, systems thinking, and human-centered technology to find creative solutions in the heart of San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

The intensive program prepares you to enter one of the most in-demand design fields in the world. You’ll learn to design for the environment, public health, transportation, education, and other major industries with wide-ranging impact.

Careers and opportunities

User experience designer

Interaction designer

Product designer

Visual designer

Organizational designer

Creative design lead

Social entrepreneur

Creative director

Founder

Programme Structure

Courses include:

IxD Studio: Design, People, and Society

Communication by Design

IxD Studio: Form

IxD Studio: Prototyping

IxD Studio: Systems

Leadership by Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

CCA practices rolling admissions, which means applications can be submitted for review after the January 15 priority deadline

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

User Experience Design Human Computer Interaction View 60 other Masters in User Experience Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and $70 nonrefundable application fee

Resume/curriculum vitae

Two recommendation letters

Unofficial college transcripts

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

Personal essay

Portfolio

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64140 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64140 USD / year

≈ 64140 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 USD / month

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oakland

Funding

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