School of Design, Media & Creative Arts

B.A. (Hon)
UI / UX Design

A four-year, studio-intensive undergraduate programme designed to develop human-centred designers capable of shaping meaningful digital experiences across platforms, devices, and emerging interfaces.

Degree B.A. (Honours / Research)
Duration 4 Years / 8 Semesters
Credits 160 Total Credits
Location Bangalore
01 / The Programme

Designing interactions for human impact.

The BA (Honours) in User Experience and User Interface (UI/UX) is aligned with NEP 2020 principles and Outcome-Based Education (OBE), integrating behavioral science, interaction design, and technology-enabled prototyping.

The curriculum progresses systematically from foundational visual design, drawing, and UX principles to advanced specialisations in interaction design, service systems, UX strategy, accessibility and inclusive design, immersive interfaces (AR/VR), conversational UI, gamification, and data-driven UX.

Recognised among the top UI/UX design courses in India, the programme embeds portfolio-driven studio practice, usability testing, live industry briefs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and juried critiques throughout every semester, ensuring applied learning and professional readiness.
02 / Highlights

Core domains of digital experience.

Ten foundational and advanced competencies designed to prepare learners for product companies, design consultancies, and innovative research labs.

01

Visual & Interaction Foundations

Drawing, sketching, layout systems, typography, colour theory, and visual storytelling tailored for digital screens.

02

Design Process & Methods

Design thinking, life-centred design, user research, ideation, prototyping, usability testing, and iteration loops.

03

User Research & Behaviour

Qualitative and quantitative methods, ethnographic inquiry, contextual observation, cognitive design, and behavioral psychology.

04

Interaction & Interface Design

Information architecture, navigation patterns, micro-interactions, responsive design guidelines, and iterative UI refinement.

05

Accessibility & Inclusive Design

Universal design principles, WCAG accessibility compliance standards, assistive tech, and designing for diverse physical abilities.

06

Advanced Interaction Paradigms

Voice interfaces, conversational design, chatbots, AR/VR spatial interactions, gesture systems, and next-generation platforms.

07

Service Design & Systems Thinking

Service blueprinting, customer journey mapping, ecosystem analysis, stakeholder mapping, and cross-channel experience orchestration.

08

UX Strategy & Business Integration

Business model alignment, stakeholder leadership, design maturity, ROI of UX, and strategic digital design consulting.

09

Ethics, Sustainability & Responsibility

Ethical design frameworks, mitigating dark patterns, data privacy safeguards, sustainable digital design, and social impact.

10

Professional Practice & Research

Curated UX case studies, industry internships, design research methodologies, academic writing, and dissertation development.

Duration of Study
4 Years
(8 Semesters)
Curriculum Alignment
NEP 2020 & OBE Aligned
Credit Distribution
160 Credits
(20 / Semester)
03 / Admissions

Start with the right foundation.

Review the entry criteria and qualifying parameters for admission to the B.A. (Hon) UI/UX Design programme.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Class 12 / Level 4 Qualification

A student who has passed Level 4 / Class 12 schooling (either through formal schooling or through the open school system) or its equivalent shall be eligible for admission to BA programmes.

However, students who have not studied the requisite courses from the discipline related to the respective programmes will have to undertake the prescribed bridge course(s).

04 / Curriculum

Eight semesters.
One evolving practice.

From cognitive psychology and information architecture to conversational UI, service blueprinting, and gamification capstones.

01 / Foundation

First Year: Visual Design & Research Foundations

Semester 1 Visual Foundations

  • Drawing, Sketching and Visualisation
  • Visual Design Principles
  • Introduction to User Experience Design
  • Studio 1: Brand Design
  • Languages I: Rhetoric and Composition / English / Kannada / Hindi / Sanskrit / Malayalam
  • Mind Management and Human Values – I

Semester 2 Research & Ideation

  • Storytelling and Communication Design
  • User Research Methods and Synthesis
  • Studio 2: Idea to Artefact
  • Languages II: Rhetoric and Composition / English / Kannada / Hindi / Sanskrit / Malayalam
  • Mind Management and Human Values – II
02 / Interaction

Second Year: Architecture, HCI & Inclusive Design

Semester 3 Psychology & Usability

  • Behavioural and Cognitive Psychology in Design
  • Information Architecture
  • User Interface Design and Guidelines
  • Studio 3: Prototyping, Usability Testing and Evaluation
  • Environmental Science

Semester 4 HCI & Accessibility

  • Ethnographic Methods and Contextual Inquiry
  • Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Accessibility and Inclusive Design
  • Studio 4: Design for Special Needs OR Industry Project
  • Indian Constitution
  • Open Elective – I
03 / Advanced Systems

Third Year: Design Systems, Service & Internship

Semester 5 Voice, Chatbots & Systems

  • Advanced Interaction Design
  • Design Systems and Component Libraries
  • Service Design and Systems Thinking
  • Studio 5: Design for Chatbot OR Voice Interface / Product Systems
  • Portfolio Development
  • Open Elective – II

Semester 6 Internship & Graduation

  • Graduation Project
  • Industry Internship
  • Design Ethics and Sustainability
  • Open Elective – III
04 / Strategy & Research

Fourth Year: UX Strategy, Gamification & Dissertation

Semester 7 Strategy & Analytics

  • UX Strategy and Business Design
  • Advanced Prototyping and Design Systems
  • Elective I: Data-Driven Design and UX Analytics OR Information and Data Study
  • Studio 6: Diagnostic Dashboard OR Gamified Simulator

Semester 8 Capstone & Dissertation

  • Gamification and UX
  • Capstone Project
  • Research Dissertation
  • Open Elective – IV
Note: Courses on offer are subject to change between semesters or academic years depending on relevant recommendations from experts in industry, academia and other important stakeholders.
05 / Professional Edge

Career Enhancement Programmes.

Eight dedicated design studios, empirical user research, live industry briefs, and a dedicated capstone pathway.

01

Progressive Studio-Based Learning

Eight dedicated studios address complex challenges from brand design and prototyping to voice interfaces, dashboards, and capstone products.

02

Human-Centred & Research-Driven

Ethnographic methods, contextual inquiry, usability testing, and behavioural psychology ensure empathetic, evidence-backed design decisions.

03

Specialisation in Emerging Interfaces

Advanced coursework in conversational UI, voice design, AR/VR spatial interactions, and gamification prepares students for future platforms.

04

Industry Integration & Live Briefs

Live projects with tech enterprises, brands, NGOs, and startups build readiness for real-world constraints, design sprints, and deliverables.

05

Research & Academic Rigour

A unique research dissertation track enables learners to pursue careers in UX research, strategic innovation, or academic master’s/doctoral study.

06

Entrepreneurship & Strategic Design

Progression to UX strategy, business design, and portfolio positioning supports both product leadership roles and independent studio launch.

06 / Objectives

What the programme develops.

Programme Educational Objectives describe the long-term capabilities cultivated throughout the degree.

PEO 01
Professional Practice & Leadership: Establish themselves as competent UI/UX professionals, demonstrating leadership in design teams or independent practice.
PEO 02
Innovation & Problem-Solving: Create user-centred design solutions that address complex societal and commercial challenges through emerging technologies.
PEO 03
Adaptability & Strategic Thinking: Adapt to evolving user needs by employing iterative design thinking, systems thinking, and evidence-based decisions.
PEO 04
Ethical & Inclusive Design: Demonstrate ethical design practices, inclusive thinking, and accessibility standards for diverse global communities.
PEO 05
Lifelong Learning: Engage in continuous development, adapt to evolving design technologies, and contribute to knowledge advancement.
07 / Outcomes

Graduate capabilities.

Graduates demonstrate a comprehensive set of human-centred research, interface design, strategy, and collaboration outcomes.

PO 01
Design Literacy & Visual Communication: Apply design principles, visual language, typography, and composition to create meaningful user experiences.
PO 02
Human-Centred Understanding: Analyse cognitive, behavioural, and cultural insights to design intuitive and inclusive interactions.
PO 03
Creative Problem Solving: Employ structured design thinking processes to ideate and prototype user-centred digital solutions.
PO 04
Research & Evidence-Based Design: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and usability testing to validate design decisions.
PO 05
Interaction & Interface Design: Design intuitive interfaces, information architectures, and design systems following established accessibility standards.
PO 06
Technology Integration: Utilise contemporary prototyping platforms, design software, and emerging tech to create adaptive experiences.
PO 07
Ethical & Sustainable Practice: Commit to ethical design frameworks, accessibility compliance, sustainable digital practices, and social equity.
PO 08
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional product teams, developers, and stakeholders while communicating design rationale.
PO 09
Innovation & Adaptability: Explore emerging paradigms including voice UI, AR/VR, gamification, and AI-assisted design with a lifelong learning orientation.
08 / Opportunities

Shape digital products and ecosystems.

Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles across technology companies, design consultancies, research labs, and digital startups.

01

Interface & Product Design

Shape intuitive, accessible digital interfaces across mobile, web, and desktop ecosystems, balancing usability and brand expression.

UI/UX Designer · Interaction Designer · Product Designer · Information Architect · Accessibility Specialist
02

User Research & Analytics

Analyse user psychology, conduct ethnographic field studies, lead usability tests, and extract quantitative behavioural insights.

UX Researcher · Usability Analyst · Design Researcher · UX Analytics Specialist · Cognitive Ergonomist
03

Experience Strategy & Systems

Operate at the intersection of business and design, architecting component design systems, service workflows, and digital roadmaps.

UX Strategist · Service Designer · Design System Engineer · Design Consultant · Junior UX Manager
04

Emerging & Immersive Interfaces

Design spatial interactions, conversational chatbots, voice interfaces, and gamified engagement loops for AI and XR platforms.

Conversational Designer · Voice UI Designer · AR/VR Interaction Designer · Gamification Specialist
05

Design Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Establish design consultancies, freelance practices, or digital startups delivering user-centred digital innovation.

UX Studio Founder · Design Lead · Product Consultant · Creative Entrepreneur
09 / Your Direction

Design what
users experience.

Explore the B.A. (Hon) UI/UX Design programme and take the next step toward shaping intuitive digital products, service systems, and emerging technologies.

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