User Experience and Interaction Design

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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Drexel University

United States of America , Philadelphia

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

11.0801

Application Fee

USD 65

Credit point

188 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 81,508 / year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2023

User Experience and Interaction Design

About

Technology and your future career prospects are evolving at lightning speeds. Where it was once as simple as pursuing "website design" or "programming," today's world offers–and demands–more. To truly succeed in tech, you need creativity, versatility, and an interdisciplinary skillset. You need to be able to see through the eyes of the user and understand projects from start to finish. You need to be a unicorn.

User Experience & Interaction Design (UXID) helps you get there.

By combining principles from a range of disciplines, UXID gives you the tools not only to understand technology but also the human principles underpinning it. You'll get exposure to:

User Experience Design (UX) – Researching and advocating the needs of people who will be using technologies, prototyping digital products, and working with agile methodologies
User Interface Design (UI) – Using tools, like the Adobe Creative Suite, to create visual experiences for technology products
Interaction Design (IxD) –The design of behaviors, animations, and sounds for digital products
Development – Programming the code (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, etc.) that makes products work in a variety of media (websites, apps, augmented and virtual reality, Internet of Things, etc.)
Information Architecture (IA) – Organizing and planning information systems for digital products
Content Strategy – The planning, creation, delivery, and governance of content, including text and imagery
Project Management – Managing work flows to keep teams on track

As a freshman, you learn the basics of user interface and interaction design. In sophomore year, you learn the coding and development skills to bring those designs to life. In the pre-junior year you will learn the fundamentals of user experience design and usability testing. Your junior and senior studies are focused on electives and interdisciplinary teamwork. In our 5-year sequence you will also have the opportunity for 3 six-month full-time work experiences within a company through Drexel's Cooperative Education program, and your capstone project will result in a full-scale, industry-level product launch.

By the end of this program, you'll have real-world experience, an enviable portfolio, and the highly adaptable skills to find your way in the uncertain, ever-evolving world of tech.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

Career

Students who study User Experience and Interaction Design can move on to careers as web designers, graphic designers, digital media designers, user research and experience specialists, multimedia artists, interactive designers, web programmers, and web user interface designers.

Co-op Experiences

Some past co-op employers of User Experience and Interaction Design students include:

Academy of Natural Sciences
Acensus
COMCAST
Craft
EPAM
Neuroflow
Night Kitchen Interactive
Oracle
Perpay
Scoir
SEPTA
UNISYS
Urban Outfitters
Vanguard Group

Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center webpage for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 81,508

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.