Overview

The Master of Science in Experience Design offers a two-semester-long graduate experience that combines theory and project-based practice and results in a professional degree.

The program delivers a strong graduate credential to complement your prior degree(s) and prepares you to be a professional experience designer who is able to collaborate effectively in this dynamic and burgeoning field of research and practice.

The program develops professionals skilled in design principles and practices needed to thrive in an evolving interdisciplinary field. Embedded in the CAMD graduate course offerings, MS Experience Design students will have the opportunity to join CAMD graduate students from diverse disciplines for a range of events, exhibitions, guest lectures, and workshops.

Unique features

The program includes exhibitions, guest lectures, and workshops
Draws on a range of scholarly disciplines, including business, psychology, human-computer interaction, engineering, and cybernetics
Two-semester-long graduate experience combines theory and project-based practice
Curriculum designed to prepare students for leadership roles in this evolving field

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for Design
Design Systems
Notational Systems for Experience
Design for Behavior and Experience
Visual Cognition
Statistics for Design
Prototyping for Experience Design
Information Design Theory and Critical Thinking

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Design User Experience Design View 455 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application form
Application fee
Resumé
Personal statement
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam scores for international applicants
Portfolio

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65888 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65888 USD / year

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In-State

65888 USD / year

≈ 65888 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

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Funding

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