MSc in Creative Digital Media and UX, EDUCO- Technological University Dublin

Dublin, Leinster

18 Months

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About this course

The MSc in Creative Digital Media & UX is a postgraduate course offered by the School of Media at TU Dublin. It provides students with foundational skills and knowledge in digital media technologies, focusing on production techniques that are highly relevant across digital media industries. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience through multiple design, production, and testing cycles, culminating in a Major Project where students create functional, user-oriented apps. It aims to enhance employability in the digital media sector by providing in-depth exposure to design thinking, from sketches to fully functional data-connected apps. Graduates are equipped to handle real-world development challenges and can lead end-to-end UX solutions for various digital products.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program is ideal for those wanting to deepen their digital media expertise across multiple disciplines, including media, art, design, and computer science. It supports career growth by preparing students for roles such as UX designer, app developer, AR/VR designer, and digital media consultant. The course offers extensive practical work, including building and testing digital artefacts, which graduates value highly. Its interdisciplinary environment and focus on real-world challenges help students develop the skills needed to lead innovative projects in the digital media landscape.

Specialisation

This course focuses on Creative Digital Media and User Experience (UX), emphasizing areas such as mobile app design, interaction design, AR/VR development, and digital content creation for various platforms. The modules cover software development, graphic and production design, and cutting-edge topics like VR & AR applications, social media, and multimodal interaction. Students develop skills to produce innovative digital media content and engage in comprehensive project work throughout the duration of the programme.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

12.19L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants should have an honours bachelor’s degree (2.2 or higher) in a relevant discipline such as multimedia authoring, design, production, architecture, humanities, or computer science. A Statement of Purpose is required, explaining motivations and future plans. For non-native English speakers, evidence of English proficiency is needed, with a minimum IELTS score of 7 overall, and at least 6.5 in each component.

English language test

PTE

TOEFL

100

IELTS

DUOLINGO

135

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue careers as web and content designers and developers, mobile application designers, AR/VR developers, UX designers, project managers, digital media consultants, and content creators. The course prepares students to work in innovative roles involving mobile and tablet applications, interaction design, web applications, and immersive media such as AR/VR. Alumni are employed in companies like Deloitte Digital, IBM, JP Morgan, Unity, and Udemy, working on cutting-edge digital media projects.

FAQs

What is the duration of the course?

The course lasts about 16 months, spanning three semesters from September to December of the following year.

What are the main modules covered?

Core modules include software development, graphic design, production design, AR/VR applications, and user interaction design, with electives like game development and social media applications.