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BSc Computer Science (User Experience and Design)
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User experience design is the discipline concerned with ensuring that digital products are not merely functional but genuinely usable, accessible, and satisfying for the people who use them. It draws on psychology, design, and computing science to understand how people interact with technology, what makes interfaces intuitive and what creates friction, and how research, prototyping, and testing can produce products that serve real human needs effectively. A computing degree specialising in UX brings rigorous technical foundations to this creative and human-centred field. At the University of Dundee, this four-year full-time programme in computer science with a user experience and design specialisation is specifically designed to equip you with the skills for a computing career in UX design. A year abroad is available, enriching your educational experience and your perspective on how different cultures interact with technology. You will study user research methods, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and usability testing, alongside the core computing science curriculum that provides the technical understanding needed to collaborate effectively with developers and to make realistic design decisions. The programme develops your ability to conduct research with users, translate findings into design solutions, and iterate those solutions through testing and feedback. Graduates go on to careers as UX designers, interaction designers, UX researchers, product designers, and information architects across technology companies, digital agencies, healthcare organisations, financial services, and any sector that delivers digital products and services. The demand for UX professionals with both design and technical knowledge is strong and growing, driven by the increasing emphasis on user-centred design in the development of digital products. Many graduates pursue postgraduate study in human-computer interaction, design, or related fields, and Dundee's strong design research tradition provides a good foundation for those who wish to continue in academia.
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