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

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

2026-27

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 £2950. 
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 £295; for employers with over 250 staff, this is £885. 
Eligible self-employed applicants will receive full funding from the scheme.

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

Applications must be initiated by the employer. If you wish to apply for this course, your employer must first nominate you and complete the employer application form available via the Apply Now button.

Once your employer has submitted their application and confirmed their support, you will be sent a link to complete your individual application.

All applications will be assessed against the eligibility criteria. If you meet the requirements and places remain available on the course, you will be offered a place.

Employer support is a mandatory requirement of the programme. If your employer does not nominate you or subsequently withdraws their support, any offer of a place may be withdrawn.

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, or if the course is fully subscribed, we will contact you to advise on any available options.

Applications received after the published closing date may be considered at the University's discretion, provided the course has not yet commenced. Applications will not be accepted once the course is in progress.

If a nominated participant is unable to accept an offer of a place, substitutions will not be permitted. Any alternative employee must be nominated by their employer and submit a new application in their own name.

Once a participant has enrolled and started the course, substitutions are not permitted. No refund will be provided for the employer contribution.

For all enquiries relating to applications, enrolment, or withdrawal, please contact the University of Cumbria by emailing uocskillsbootcamps@cumbria.ac.uk.

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