Short course - Skills Bootcamp in UX/UI Design

How you will learn

This short course will be delivered online with two days on campus in Carlisle.

The course will include tutor-led learning, discussion, with self-guided learning, further reading for those who want to stretch themselves and develop a deep understanding of the subject.

It is designed for those in work, and participants will be encouraged to share thoughts, reflections and experiences in relation to apply knowledge in work.

How you will be assessed

The programme is focussed on developing a conceptual understanding of design methodology as applied to the area of UX/UI activity, together with essential skills in the production of designed, highly usable solutions. On completion, learners will have had the opportunity to work through a process of exploration/planning/ideation/critical appraisal in producing design-led work based on objective, critical thinking. Assessment of successful completion, and the provision of appropriate University of Cumbria certification, will be based upon:

Attendance at all Teaching/Tutorial sessions (at least 80% must be during live delivery as opposed to later asynchronous viewing), plus attendance at all on-campus activity days.

Production of a personal, or participative, UX project evidencing a methodical approach to utilising key UX/UI design principles

Completion of the above assessment, with 80% or higher course attendance will allow participants to be issued with a Certificate of Attendance from the University to evidence CPD and professional development in work.

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

2025 - 2026

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

FUNDING

The full price for the programme is £3200. The programme is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) Skills for Life scheme, with employers making a contribution towards the fees. For SMEs, this is £320; for employers with over 250 staff, this is £960. Contributions are payable on enrolment, via our online store. A payment link will be provided on enrolment. Skills Bootcamps are VAT exempt, so no VAT will be charged.

APPLICATION

Please contact uocskillsbootcamps@cumbria.ac.uk for information on course dates, fees and applying. You will then need to complete an application form, providing

details of your employer who has agreed to fund the contribution. We will assess your application for eligibility and if you meet the requirements and there is space on the course, we will offer you a place.

We will contact your employer to obtain confirmation of their support. If they do not confirm their support, our offer to you may be withdrawn

If you do not meet the requirements, or there is not space in the course, we will contact you to advise on possible actions.

At our discretion, applications received after an advertised closing date and before the start of the course may be accepted. Applications will not be accepted once the course is in progress.

In the event that a participant is unable to accept an offer, no substitutions can be accepted for that participant. Another employee may submit a new application in their own right.

In the event that a participant has enrolled and started the course, no substitutions can be accepted for that participant. No refund can be given for the employer contribution.

For all questions relating to application, enrolment and withdrawal, the University of Cumbria must be notified in writing via email to: uocskillsbootcamps@cumbria.ac.uk.

Additional Costs