Full Sail University’s User Experience Bachelor’s Program

Published September 19th, 2024

Byline: Abby Stassen

Full Sail University is committed to offering degrees that keep up with the latest developments in entertainment media and emerging technologies, and the university’s online User Experience bachelor’s degree is no exception.

The curriculum focuses on the different factors that influence UX design, like psychology and perception, visual design, and systems design. Using industry-standard workflows and equipment, Full Sail’s UX students use research skills, prototype design, and testing to design their own user experiences and improve existing UX design.

The program has already earned industry accolades: Full Sail’s UX degree was included on Animation Career Review’s 2024 list of the Top 25 Undergraduate UX/UI/HCI Schools and Colleges in the US.

Since the program is completely online, students can complete it from anywhere. The online format also makes it easier for students who are currently working or have other full-time commitments to complete their degree.

Here’s more information about Full Sail’s User Experience bachelor’s program.

User Experience Course Highlights

User Experience Design

Examine the user experience design process and learn about the ways that audience, testing, and psychology affect that process.

UX/UI for Gaming Platforms

Analyze the usability and visual design of game products on platforms like mobile, console, and PC, then create a prototype for one of those platforms.

Psychology of Perception in UX

Discover how human biology affects the way people perceive and process information and how that knowledge can shape UX design work.

User Experience Undergraduate Certificate

Students who’d like to learn the basics of user experience and human-centered design before jumping into a bachelor’s program can try Full Sail’s User Experience undergraduate certificate program, which takes just 28 weeks to complete. The certificate program covers UX foundations like graphic principles, user interface design, and basic prototyping skills.

Project LaunchBox

Full Sail’s Project LaunchBox gives students the digital tools they’ll need for their classes and beyond. Online UX bachelor’s students receive several pieces of equipment and software, including an MSI GE Raider laptop, an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, and more.

Growing Industries for UX/UI Professionals

UX and UI are becoming increasingly relevant in a number of industries. A few examples of fields that have a growing demand for UX and UI professionals include:

Gaming
Emerging Technologies
Software
Finance
Government

Momentum Scholarship

Prospective UX bachelor’s degree students can apply for Full Sail’s Momentum Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to qualified individuals who are passionate about careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies.