Diploma of User
Experience Design

The knowledge and skills required to become an effective User Experience Designer include problem definition, research and analysis, user empathy and problem solving, digital design and coding literacy, interpersonal communication and team collaboration.

Studying a Macleay College Diploma of User Experience Design also provides in-depth focus on:

• UX and real-world issues
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Design literacy and visual communication
• Cognition, social and emotional interaction
• Coding language and relevance
• Interaction design and user interface frameworks

How you’ll learn

Macleay College's approach to study is unique. We foster entrepreneurial thinking across all our courses, with a focus on action and experiential learning. Our Diploma is delivered in a practical, collaborative classroom by industry experts.

You’ll work together with your peers to complete real-life projects and hone your skills in a creative learning environment. Small classes encourage participation and allow for unprecedented personalised teaching and one-on-one guidance.

At Macleay, theory is brought to life through work on practical business projects, and should you continue on to the Bachelor of Digital Media or Bachelor of Advertising and Media, through work placements in industry.

Pathways

Graduates of the Diploma of User Experience Design can articulate by credit transfer into the following qualifications at Macleay College:

• Bachelor of Digital Media (8 units)
• Bachelor of Advertising & Media (8 units)

Potential job opportunities

• Junior User Experience Designer
• Junior User Experience Researcher
• Junior Web-Designer
• Junior Digital Designer
• Junior Interaction Designer
• Junior UX/UI Designer

Accreditation

This qualification is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework and is accredited to 15/04/2023.