Reimagine Your Career!

Help design the future with an M.A. in Interaction Design

Are you passionate about shaping the way people interact with digital systems? Are you ready to advance your design career into a senior role or a design leadership position? The Master of Arts in Design with a concentration in Interaction Design, or M.A. in IxD, at the University of North Texas offers a dynamic pathway to a future-proof career in user experience.

You've built knowledge & experience; now design what's next!

What does an interaction designer do? Interaction designers shape how users interact with digital products, ensuring the experience is smooth and engaging.

Program Length: This 30-credit-hour program — designed for both full- and part-time students — can be completed in as few as 16.5 months. You’ll gain the expertise needed to thrive in roles such as the following.

Our curriculum blends design research, human-centered design, and prototyping and testing to prepare you for impactful careers in software companies, app development, tech startups, design consultancies, and research organizations focused on human-computer interaction.

Why choose UNT?

Career-Ready Curriculum: Developed to meet the demands of today’s tech and design industries.
Strategic Location: The only program of its kind in North Texas — one of North America’s top 20 job markets.
Research-Informed Learning: Coursework rooted in design thinking and real-world applications.
Flexible Options: Study full-time or part-time to fit your schedule and career goals. All the core courses in the M.A. in IxD program are taught in the evening to accommodate students who work full-time during the day.
Proven Success: UNT CVAD M.A. in IxD alumni have launched careers at top companies including the following.

Since its launch in 2017, UNT’s M.A. in IxD has become one of the most effective and forward-thinking programs in the country. Whether you’re looking to pivot your career, level up your organization, or bring a product idea to life, this program empowers you to lead the design of meaningful, user-centered experiences.

Real projects, real impact

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Our students apply what they learn to real-world collaborations with leading organizations tackling complex challenge: Recent partnerships include the following.

EndoMD: Students co-designed solutions to close critical gaps in diabetes education for rural communities in Texas.
Glidance: Students uncovered needs of blind and low-vision individuals not connected to formal support networks, shaping more inclusive mobility solutions.
NASA ASTRO-1 Space Mission: Students partnered with four NASA scientists to imagine an exhibit honoring the mission that followed Challenger and reignite curiosity and engagement with space exploration.
Sam’s Club Innovation Team: Students reimagined the member-exit experience to improve customer satisfaction while reducing theft.
Signify Health — part of CVS Healthspire: Students developed practical ways to improve communication and build trust during Signify Health’s 3 million+ annual in-home care visits.

What the program offers

Evening courses to support working professionals
Multidisciplinary classroom experiences that reflect today’s collaborative design teams
Interaction with industry experts through guest lectures and critiques
Dedicated, award-winning faculty with deep industry and academic expertise
Real-world, hands-on projects that prepare you for professional practice

The demand for human- and humanity-centered design leaders has grown exponentially over the past decade, as companies and organizations are challenged to positively transform their products, services, and cultures. Today, the ability to consistently meet the needs of diverse users is not only a driver of market success — but also a marker of social responsibility.

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Start your application today to see how the M.A. in IxD at UNT can help you build a meaningful, future-focused career!

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