The demand for skilled professionals in computer science, specifically in the field of user experience (UX), is rapidly increasing worldwide. According to the UX design institute, by 2025, there is expected to be a shortage of around 2 million skilled UX professionals worldwide. As technology continues transforming industries and becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, professionals with expertise in UX design are becoming increasingly sought-after in the job market.
This 100% online MSc Computer Science with UX Design is designed to provide busy professionals with a qualification in this cutting-edge and highly sought-after industry. The programme is highly flexible and can be studied part-time while you continue to work full-time, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn and apply what you have learned to your current role. You can access course materials from anywhere, at any time, and on a wide range of devices to ensure maximum convenience.
This master’s degree is designed both for ambitious individuals who are not from computer science or UX backgrounds and want to launch a career in this area, as well as for individuals who currently work in the sector and are looking to fast-track their career with a high-quality qualification.
The MSc Computer Science with UX Design develops your technical proficiencies and human-centred design principles. The overarching goal is to equip you with the skills to craft intuitive, efficient, and captivating user experiences across various digital products and systems, including software such as Python, Anaconda, Jupiter Notebook, Kotlin and Android Studio.
This holistic approach integrates cutting-edge technological expertise with a deep understanding of human behaviour and preferences, ensuring that the resulting digital experiences resonate with users on both functional and emotional levels.
You will cover key elements of UX and computer science, including:
The programme has a ‘real-world’ focus and includes a mixture of interactive theory work as well as deep technical and practical teaching and exercises. The programme also includes a 45-credit research project, where you will work on a specialist topic with relevant supervision.
More than half of our students study part-time and as a result we have considerable expertise in flexible study. This completely online MSc Computer Science with UX Design programme has a flexible design that enables you to study at your own pace and on your own terms. With six starts per year, you’re not restricted to the traditional academic year and can start within weeks. There are flexible payment options and, for those that are eligible, there are postgraduate government loans to cover the full programme cost.
This MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence is industry-led and career-focused, reflecting the culture and capabilities of North Wales Management School as a part of Wrexham University. Our deep relationships with major employers have fed into the programme content and have helped shape a master’s programme that is built for career enhancement across a wide range of sectors in the modern-day work environment. It is this approach that has seen us ranked in the top 10 UK universities for employability for part-time students in employment.
North Wales Management School’s online MScs, which are part of Wrexham University, are designed to be affordable, saving time and money. Tuition fees are calculated per eight-week module. You can enrol in and pay for each consecutive session as your studies progress. Payment is accepted through the online student portal and must be made by the payment deadline.
This module develops the critical reading, thinking and writing techniques you will need throughout the taught programme of study. From effective literature searching, analysis and review, through fact-checking and conflict-resolution, to producing written reports, it perfects the knowledge and skills necessary to start your journey as an efficient researcher of computer systems.
This module gives you a thorough grounding in the theories and application of data science using computer algorithms, abstract data types, underlying data structures and their integration to produce efficient programs. It enables you to develop the knowledge and skills to be able to analyse problems and design, implement, and analyse effective algorithmic solutions.
This module focuses on the design and development of mobile apps.
It enables you to develop an understanding of the current technical issues in the development of mobile apps, including hardware and software considerations, development and implementation and the selection of appropriate programming languages.
You will develop an understanding of the design and development of an effective app presence on mobile devices.
This module enables you to understand and apply the theory and practice of exploiting vulnerabilities in software as well as key skills of design and implementation of secure software. You will learn the ability to implement secure systems and environments to support software security. You will also explore the use of secure programming languages and the effects on secure software. The uses of obfuscation and encryption in the protection of software will also be covered.
This module will introduce you to online software development with modern languages and platforms such as HTML5, CSS3, Java, Javascript, PHP and MySQL. Through a series of practical exercises, you will learn how to design, build and deploy your own website project.
In this module, you will identify, explore, and evaluate concepts of analysis and design and a range of traditional and contemporary methodologies to enable you to appreciate the nature of information and its role in the information systems engineering process.
It provides you with the knowledge to develop a professional approach to practice and evaluate the impact of systems design, development and implementation on society. It includes consideration of professional, ethical, legal, political, cultural and sustainability issues.
This module focuses on the identification and exploration of security risks, the application of risk control and risk management measures and regulations. You will gain an appreciation of security technology and a critical understanding of security policies, standards and practices as well as the legal, ethical, and professional issues in security management.
This module develops comprehensive understanding of user interface (UI) design principles and methodologies with a focus on creating intuitive, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing digital experiences. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, you will explore the fundamentals of usability principles, and current trends in UI design. By engaging in hands-on activities and case studies, you will develop the skills necessary to design, prototype, and evaluate user interfaces across various platforms and devices. Emphasising user-centred design approaches, the module seeks to equip students with the ability to empathise with users and conduct user research. Ultimately, you will emerge from this module with the expertise to create impactful UI designs that enhance user satisfaction, engagement, and overall user experience in digital products and services.
This module develops a deep theoretical understanding of human-computer interaction (HCI), exploring the psychological, cognitive, and socio-technical aspects that underpin the design and evaluation of computer systems. You will delve into the intricacies of how humans perceive, interact with, and are influenced by technology. By examining real-world applications and case studies, you will gain insights into the complexities of designing interfaces that meet diverse user needs and preferences. Furthermore, the module will foster a critical awareness of ethical considerations, accessibility issues, and the societal impacts of HCI research and practice. You will develop a comprehensive theoretical foundation that prepares you for advanced study and professional practice in the field of human-computer interaction.
In this module you will develop the skills necessary to undertake a research project. These include how to conceive, structure and execute a research study, questionnaires and surveys, implementation, testing and statistical analysis. Also included is good practice for presenting your own research coherently in the form of an academic publication.
You will undertake a small research case-study, before producing a full proposal for your dissertation.
This module supports and aids you in carrying out an independent project allocated or chosen through consultation with programme team staff. The dissertation allows you to demonstrate mastery of a specific area of the subject. You will undertake a concentrated review of literature in a chosen subject area and apply knowledge and expertise gained during the taught element of the programme. The dissertation enables you to exhibit deep research and technical skills.
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