UI / UX for Games and Interactive Media short course

UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media short course

Collage of different user interfaces from different media

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Course Details

Location

London campus or live online

Start date

September 2025

Duration

14 or 21 weeks

Contact time

2.5 days per week

Fees

14 weeks - London campus: £7,845

14 weeks - Live online: £6,100

21 weeks - London campus: £11,080

21 weeks - Live online: £8,590

Entry requirements

Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer

Apply now

September 2025:

14 weeks: London campus/ live online
21 weeks: London campus/ live online

Course overview

Our UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media short course gives you the opportunity to study the first 14 or 21 weeks of our MA UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media degree. This option is suited to students who want intensive training without academic qualifications. You'll complete the first 2-3 modules of the programme and develop specialist skills in Design Fundamentals, Technical and Artistic Software approaches and a deeper exploration into the Practices of User Experience.

Our highly focused UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media course encompasses not only technical and artistic approaches but the psychology of design and research. From core design practice through to the application of UI and UX, Motion Graphics and development pipelines.

Why choose this course

Designed with industry - this course has been created with industry professionals.
Learn from our expert tutors who bring industry experience to the classroom.
Receive feedback from industry professionals - an opportunity to level-up your work and build connections, ready to embark on your creative career.
Get to grips with the software used in industry, including Figma, Unreal Engine and Adobe tools.
Aftercare package - we'll help you polish your portfolio and find the right job, with access to our studios and showreel clinics for 12 months.

Course modules

Design Fundamentals, Technical and Artistic Software approaches

Interaction Design, UI/UX Principles
Graphic Design
Brand Identity
Typography
User Research
UI, UX Tools and process
Animation and interaction
Figma
Prototyping and best practice

Project - Create a brand Identity and Title Sequence for an IP reboot.

Deeper exploration into the Practices of User Experience

Interaction Design
Prototyping and best Practice
Accessibility
User Research
Platforms and Practice
Adobe Tools
Animation
UX in Video Games

Project - Create a Menu Screen and information system.

A deeper exploration into the Practices of interface Design

Core principles
Menu systems
Icon development
Interactivity
Design and Ideation
UI in Video Games

Project - Create a Menu Screen system for a IP reboot.

More Information

Minimum requirements

We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

To study this short course, you must:

Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer.

If you’d like to discuss your circumstances before applying, contact us!

Non-UK students

We accept international students for our short courses, with no difference in course fees or administration costs.

The Standard Visitor visa allows students to come to the UK to study for a course of up to six months at an accredited institution. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a standard visitor visa prior to departure from your home country. For more information visit:

Gov.uk - Check if you need a visa
Gov.uk - Standard visitor visa
Gov.uk - Caseworker guidance
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - Information for visitors

We can provide remote access to our workstations during teaching time. Due to availability restrictions, we highly advise you to have your own set up at home to study in your own time.

More things you’ll need:

A strong internet connection
Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
A three-button mouse or graphics tablet. Please note, the Wacom Intuos Pro range of tablets have the best support for our remote desktop software and provide the best experience.
A computer microphone (and optionally a webcam)
Note-taking materials.

If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.

To apply, complete the relevant online application form linked below.

September 2025:

14 weeks: London campus/ live online
21 weeks: London campus/ live online

Our Admissions Team will get in touch to take you through the next steps.

If you have any questions about your application or our entry requirements, get in touch!

Call our Admissions Advisors on +44 (0)203 441 1303
Email us at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk
Reach us on chat Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

As part of the application process, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.

Fees

14 weeks - London campus: £7,845

14 weeks - Live online: £6,100

21 weeks - London campus: £11,080

21 weeks - Live online: £8,590

Payment plans

We offer payment plan options for all courses. Following an initial deposit at registration stage, your chosen payment plan will break down your remaining fees into up to three instalments, to be paid before the end of the course.

Visit our admissions page for any questions about fees, funding and payment plans.

Figma
Unreal Engine
Adobe tools

This degree was created to meet industry demand for new creative talent and is focused on developing and nurturing your skills and creativity in preparation for a career as a User Experience and Interface Designer.

Check out our Careers Guide for more information about career opportunities and progression routes.