King's UX Design
Career Accelerator

King's UX
Design Career
Accelerator

Gain a deeper understanding of how to create meaningful experiences for users of digital products and services.

Please note: The programme is subject to change during development.

In collaboration with top industry partners


Duration:

6 months, online

Time commitment:

15 - 20 hours per week

Note:

Limited places available

StartDate

Start Date:

29 May 2023

Duration:

6 months, online

Time commitment:

15 - 20 hours per week

Note:

Limited places available

StartDate

Start Date:

29 May 2023

How is this programme different?

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You'll benefit from

1

A strong understanding of the fundamentals of UX Design and you'll develop the essential human skills required to effectively communicate with engineers and teams UX designers work with in practice.

2

The opportunity to undertake an Employer Project co-designed by leaders in recruitment and tech to help you build real-world skills and gain exposure to an industry network.

3

The chance to earn a certificate of completion from King’s College London as you master world-class coursework based on the expertise of leading academics and industry experts.

4

A suite of career services including access to a success team for real-time support, opportunities for 1:1 career coaching and mentorship, and more.

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Places are limited

Download the programme brochure to learn more about this Career Accelerator. 

One of the best jobs in the UK

Glassdoor named a UX Designer as the 11th best job in the United Kingdom for 2022. UX Designers can expect to earn  a median base salary of £46,382 per annum with a lot of opportunity for growth1.

Who is this programme for?

Career Starters

This programme has been designed for individuals looking to break into UX Design, with no prior experience or background in the field.

Career Changers

Interested in making a switch? It's never too late to change paths. Choose a high-growth career in UX.

Career Advancers

Formalise your existing experience or advance your knowledge and skills in the field of UX.

Achieve your career goals — faster


This King’s College London online programme is developed and delivered in partnership with FourthRev, the online education company behind the Career Accelerator learning model – built to meet the demands of the digital economy.

A holistic approach to career-driven education integrates technical competencies, applied knowledge, human skills and a growth mindset.

Developed by a world-leading university in collaboration with top tech companies and employers to ensure outcomes align with industry demand.

As part of a smaller student group, you’ll benefit from intimate networking opportunities and focused attention from your success team and career coach.

Red_quoteThis course isn’t teaching book smartness, it’s guiding you through the theory, logic, challenges and implementation of UX. It’s a springboard for a great career focused on user centricity and outcomes.

Kate Parker
Product Design Expert

What you’ll learn


Career Accelerators are designed to address four knowledge and skill groups that lay the foundations for sustainable career success in the digital economy.

Technical

Technical knowledge and methodology-based tech skills in high-demand technologies

Organisational

Broad organisational, strategic and commercial acumen that drives meaningful application of knowledge and skills

Employability

The human skills required to attain jobs, promotions, and employer-specific outcomes

Personal

Reflective capabilities that support personal growth and development for meaningful careers

Who you'll learn from

Your programme content is shaped by the Department of Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at King’s College London – home to internationally respected academics – in collaboration with tech and employer partners.

Professor Stuart Dunn

Head of Department and Professor of Spatial Humanities, Department of Digital Humanities at King's College London

Professor Joanna Zylinska

Professor of Media Philosophy & Critical Digital Practice, Department of Digital Humanities at King's College London

Justin Hrabec

Subject Lead on this programme

Kevin Auyeung

Senior Product Designer

Dennis Lenard

CEO of Creative Navy

Kate Parker

Product Design Expert

Career coaching is an integral part of the Career Accelerator programmes. Coaches work with you in 1:1 sessions to identify and develop the employability traits and personal skills needed to thrive at every stage of your career.

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FAQ

Career accelerators deliver the technical skills needed to perform in real-world roles, the understanding necessary to translate those abilities into meaningful value, the human skills crucial for gaining and retaining jobs, and the reflective capabilities essential for ongoing growth.

The tuition fee for this programme is £7,995 including VAT. Ask your Enrolment Advisor about our flexible payment plans.

The majority of learning requirements can be completed asynchronously, in your own time. While attendance is strongly recommended for online webinar sessions and masterclasses, recordings will be made available at the conclusion of each session.

Live classes run mid week and outside of standard working hours. However, there is a weekly class that is timezone-friendly for the UK and South East Asia.

The programme is delivered entirely online through a virtual learning environment which is accessible from your personal computer or smartphone. Your personal Success Manager will be available to offer support and guide you through your learning journey.

Entry Requirements:

  • An academic transcript (a minimum of an undergraduate degree)
  • A 1-2 page CV demonstrating no less than 2 years of work experience, a supporting letter from your employer (if available)
  • If you don’t meet any of the above criteria, you can book a call with an Enrolment Advisor for further discussion and consideration.

Supporting documents required:

  • A 500-word personal statement answering a series of questions provided by an Enrolment Advisor
  • A copy of your proof of identity in the form of a passport/drivers license or birth certificate
  • Language proficiency test results (if you haven’t completed university study in English)

These partners add industry experience to coursework development, share tech expertise and play a direct role in the portfolio project design. Through their insight into the ever-changing landscape in the digital economy, they ensure students develop skills aligned to workplace demand, offer exposure to employer networks and open up access to job opportunities.

FAQ

Career accelerators deliver the technical skills needed to perform in real-world roles, the understanding necessary to translate those abilities into meaningful value, the human skills crucial for gaining and retaining jobs, and the reflective capabilities essential for ongoing growth.

The tuition fee for this programme is £7,995 including VAT. Ask your Enrolment Advisor about our flexible payment plans.

The majority of learning requirements can be completed asynchronously, in your own time. While attendance is strongly recommended for online webinar sessions and masterclasses, recordings will be made available at the conclusion of each session.

Live classes run mid week and outside of standard working hours. However, there is a weekly class that is timezone-friendly for the UK and South East Asia.

The programme is delivered entirely online through a virtual learning environment which is accessible from your personal computer or smartphone. Your personal Success Manager will be available to offer support and guide you through your learning journey.

Entry Requirements:

  • An academic transcript (a minimum of an undergraduate degree)
  • A 1-2 page CV demonstrating no less than 2 years of work experience, a supporting letter from your employer (if available)
  • If you don’t meet any of the above criteria, you can book a call with an Enrolment Advisor for further discussion and consideration.

Supporting documents required:

  • A 500-word personal statement answering a series of questions provided by an Enrolment Advisor
  • A copy of your proof of identity in the form of a passport/drivers license or birth certificate
  • Language proficiency test results (if you haven’t completed university study in English)

These partners add industry experience to coursework development, share tech expertise and play a direct role in the portfolio project design. Through their insight into the ever-changing landscape in the digital economy, they ensure students develop skills aligned to workplace demand, offer exposure to employer networks and open up access to job opportunities.