About the programme

User experience is about how people feel when engaging with a designed product, service, system, or space and how they interpret and respond to it. This exciting and evolving discipline touches every area of human life and overlaps with 3D design, environmental design, graphic design, information design, interaction design, interface design, product design, service design, social design, and more. Throughout this course, students will work together to challenge, expand, and test their definitions of user experience alongside their own design practices, developing new ideas and forming resilient, global, and creative networks. 

The MA User Experience Design will help you develop skills and competencies in the analytic, creative, and technical aspects of user experience, rigorous research methods, and a critical, collaborative approach. The course is based in dedicated studios and taught through broad projects that connect you with other postgrad students or partners in industry and wider society, helping you to build essential professional teamwork and project management skills, as well as a socially and environmentally relevant portfolio.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MA Game Design programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

Why enrol on this programme

Our MA User Experience Design programme offers a specialist focus and practical application to elevate your skills, preparing you for career advancement or even doctoral study.
Our programme is tailored to provide you with a specialised skill set, directly applicable to your work. Whether you’re eyeing career progression or contemplating doctoral study, our curriculum is closely aligned with industry practices, ensuring you stay at the forefront of UX design.
Fuel your passion for communication by unleashing your individual technical and conceptual potential. Our programme is designed to empower you, allowing you to explore and excel in the dynamic field of UX design.

Demonstrate a holistic approach to your work by showcasing critical thinking, practical skills, and a professional demeanour. We emphasise social perspectives, providing you with a well-rounded understanding to contextualise your practice within broader societal frameworks.
Gain a diverse range of industry experiences, knowledge, and skills that are directly applicable to a wide array of graduate careers in the communication industry. Be well-equipped to contribute to research activities at the doctoral level, opening doors to varied opportunities in your field.

Develop the ability to address complex issues systematically and creatively, making sound judgments. Our programme equips you with the skills to navigate and solve intricate challenges inherent in the ever-evolving landscape of UX design. Foster an independent learning ability, a crucial aspect of ongoing professional development. Our programme empowers you to take charge of your learning journey, ensuring you remain adaptable and resilient in a rapidly changing industry.

Programme details

• Location: Hamburg
• 2024 October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450
• Special offers effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 35% discount for International Students | 10% discount for EU Students
• Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here.
• The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age: 21

Academic qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Consideration will also be given to applicants with a minimum of 3 years relevant managerial experience, demonstrating an ability to study at postgraduate level.
• If you do not meet the academic requirements, you may be assessed based on 3 years of relevant work experience (illustration, animation, graphic design or general visual communication), demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level.
• English Requirements
• Access the Proof of English Guide (UCA).

Technical Entry Requirement

• Computer Equipment
• In recent developments of hybrid learning, we require each student to arrive equipped with a laptop. We, therefore, recommend the purchase of a design-friendly mobile laptop. Please click below to read more about the technical requirement.
• Technical Entry Requirement