Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford
Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford

20 Charlotte Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Master of Science - User Experience Design (MSc) (Co-op)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

User Experience (UX) Design is the process of designing digital and other types of products or services that are user-friendly, intuitive, and easy to navigate. These solutions may be applied to the web, 3D and immersive environments, as well as many other types of products, processes and services.

UX professionals are in high demand and have been ranked among the top 10 best jobs internationally. This is likely due to the fact that UX professionals are valuable in a wide range of industries, including retail, medicine, technology, finance, education and government.

The Master of Science (MSc) in UX at Laurier will prepare students to launch their UX career through a focus on practical, professional learning so they can build their CV and job ready portfolio.

Wilfrid Laurier University approaches UX design from a broad perspective that includes digital solutions such as apps, as well as services, products, and immersive spaces. Students learn both the theory and tools used by UX designers and receive hands-on training in psychology and UX research methods, design thinking, business strategy, prototyping, usability testing, interface design and more.



Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

73%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 7, 2024

Submission deadline

April 30, 2025

Open date

October 7, 2025

Submission deadline

April 30, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

20 month master's degree including an optional eight month co-op

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$133.25 CAD

Application fee

$20000 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition