Jönköping University
Master of Science in User Experience Design
Jönköping, Sweden
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 May 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
SEK 150,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application period: 2023-10-16 - 2024-05-02
** tuition fees do not apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Introduction
This 1-year Master's program provides advanced knowledge and skills in the use of emergent digital technologies, providing a more intuitive user experience and increased user satisfaction and productivity.
In today’s ever-changing market, designers and developers need advanced knowledge and highly developed skills in how to create innovative and competitive products. This program provides you with in-depth knowledge of human properties and an understanding of how people interact with technologies. We also explore how state-of-the-art digital technologies, such as machine learning and recommendation agents, can contribute to an enhanced user experience. Furthermore, the program provides you with the skills to become a future leader and drive innovation.
In the final thesis project, you will perform in-depth work on a problem from industry, from society, or from a related field of academic research. The program is international, and all courses are conducted in English. You will study alongside students from all over the world with various academic backgrounds.
Internationalization
All courses in the program are conducted in English. You will study alongside students from all over the world with various academic backgrounds.
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Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this master’s degree, you will be ready to work in various roles within digital technology such as technical or design consultant or lead, product owner or manager, product designer, project manager, user (experience) researcher, and R&D engineer. On graduation, you will have acquired in-depth knowledge and skills to create and contribute to the next level of user experience in digital technologies. The program is also a good foundation for further studies at a third-cycle level.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Cognitive Psychology for HCI - 7.5 credits
- Web Personalisation - 7.5 credits
- Quantitative Methods for HCI - 7.5 credits
- Consumer Behaviour in Online Contexts - 7.5 credits
- Digital Ethics and Privacy - 7.5 credits
- Strategic Design and Leadership - 7.5 credits
- Final Project Work in Informatics - 15 credits
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Students admitted to JU bachelor or master programs have the opportunity to obtain a scholarship and/or financial support.
Contact us for more information.