Degree Project in Interaction Design 30 credits
About the course
The course objective is for students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to work professionally as an interaction designer.
Module 1. Research, 6 credits
The first thesis phase includes gathering of facts where the focus is on exploring the design context, define relevant design opportunities and to plan the further design work.
Module 2. Independent design work, 19.5 credits
The second thesis phase is performed as a design process. The focus of the course is to demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate in a professional manner with experts in the same or other fields, with project partners and prospective users of the intended product. As part of the examination, the student should in a professional manner account for the design process, argue for relevant facts, social context and a user focus to justify the
methods, techniques and tools used to perform, explain and visualize the process and the result.
Module 3. Presentation, 4.5 credits
The thesis presented in writing as a report, orally and visually as a presentation, as well as in exhibition form.
This course is part of a programme
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
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Spring 2026
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Degree Project in Interaction Design
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts19 January 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits30 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-52311
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student must have passed all previous courses on the Master`s Programme in Interaction Design at Umeå Institute of Design. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.SelectionIs only given for students at programme DAIDM. Guaranteed place.
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 160,650
Total fee: SEK 160,650
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