User experience (UX) design is more than just a buzzword. It's a Gestalt approach to interactive media design by using a collection of elements to form a whole unit.

UX design places an emphasis on the human side of human-computer interaction (desktop, smart phones, apps, etc.) and its affective results in individuals. It also looks at the human performance aspect of interface design, which relates to the field of ergonomics.

Anything that a user touches, you can be sure that a UX professional was involved.

So it's no wonder that the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that we'll see an 8% increase in job opportunities for various web-related fields, including UX.

Gain the essential skills and tools that these companies need with our various UX and Graphic Design courses and programs. Change careers or expand your expertise as a UX designer, information architect, UX researcher, UI designer, visual designer or content strategist.

Programs

Our program curricula are designed to teach theory and practical skills to enable you to change careers or advance in your current position. Classes are offered in classroom and multiple online formats to meet the needs of working professionals. Most programs can be started at any time.

Our program curricula are designed to teach theory and practical skills to enable you to change careers or advance in your current position. Classes are offered in classroom and multiple online formats to meet the needs of working professionals.

Courses

Offered in a variety of subject areas, classes give you the flexibility to gain a high-quality education and earn credits on your schedule. Choose from multiple formats to meet your needs. Enroll in just the course or courses that interest you—no application necessary.

Offered in a variety of subject areas, classes give you the flexibility to gain a high-quality education and earn credits on your schedule. Choose from multiple formats to meet your needs.

Full-Time Programs

Join a cohort of students for an in-person, semester-based, collaborative program. Learn from industry experts from the Bay Area and Silicon Valley through four courses in a 15-week semester.

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Hear From Our Graduates

During her studies in our Graphic Design program, Nikita had the opportunity to design and build a custom website celebrating our 130-year anniversary! Hear from Nikita about her design process, as well as why she chose our program and her current work and internship.
"For me, it was super important to get the education and get the projects in my portfolio." Clara Azulay talks about her experience in our Professional Program in User Experience (UX) Design.

Learn From Leading Practitioners

Graphic Design Instructor Josh Halstead has a background in branding and worked as a creative at Landor, but decided to "transition from paper to people." He helps his students understand brand identity systems and to perfect their all-important portfolios.
User-Experience (UX) Design Instructor Minakshi Mukherjee, who teaches the Intro to UX Design course, leads students through an end-to-end UX experience designing a product app prototype and learning how to work with a product manager.

International Students Study Options

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Online Learning

Take online programs and courses from anywhere in the world! Receive a Berkeley-quality education from the comfort of your home—no visa or application required.

Search our course catalog to find the right one for you.

Visiting-Student Programs

Study abroad on a student visa for a semester or academic year with our full-time programs. You must apply and be admitted to one of our full-time programs to obtain a student visa.

Learn more about your visiting-student options.