User Experience Design

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Design, Computer Science, Digital Business, Media and Communication Management, User Experience Design

M.Sc.

Degree

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Summer semester: 15 Jan

Application Deadlines

1.5 Years (starting: Both semesters)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Start Dates: Winter Semester: October 1st; Summer Semester: March 15th
Starting: Both semesters
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
Study mode:: On campus

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, interaction design, computer science, or subjects related to these fields.

Required ECTS credits: 210.

Applicants who are able to provide evidence of a completed university course of study or equivalent degree qualification for which less than 210 ECTS but at least 180 ECTS credit points have been awarded may be admitted with the consent of the Examination Commission if evidence of compensation for the respective missing skills are provided with the application for admission.

The following will play in your favor during the admission process:

Knowledge in the fields of programming interactive systems, rapid prototyping in software/hardware, game development platforms, and virtual/augmented reality.
Knowledge in the fields of interaction design, design of user interfaces (graphic, audio, video), research methods in HCI, ergonomics, and psychology.

Work Experience

Practical experience (comparable with a practical study semester) in the field of development of interactive systems including their implementation in software/hardware.

GPA (German System) 2.50

GPA Comment

Aptitude is deemed as established when the assessment test is awarded an overall grade of at least "good" (2.5)

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)

IELTS

min 5

TOEFL CBT

min 197

TOEFL iBT

min 71

TOEFL pBT

min 543

LCCI Certificates

min Level 3 (= B2 + C1) necessary

UNIcert

min II

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

The proof is not required provided the university entrance qualification certificate (certification of secondary school) or the Bachelor's degree was acquired in English or the applicant possesses the citizenship of a country in which English is the native language. German language certification is not required of applicants who have completed their university degree in the German language or when the applicant is a citizen of a country where German is spoken as a first language.