Master in Interaction Design at Domus Academy
The Master in Interaction Design course at Domus Academy equips students with the skills required to design interactive systems and user experiences.
The Master in Interaction Design programme deepens this multidisciplinary area through an innovative approach to user interaction and experience, helping students acquire the knowledge, skills and adeptness to define problems and propose solutions.
Students will learn to incorporate digital technology to create enriched experiences, experimenting with various physical and digital prototyping platforms to develop their practice.
The Academic Master’s path, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, consists of four modules. It combines courses and workshops supported by seminars, lectures and tutorials, as well as a module that includes professional experience and a final project.
The Dual Award Master’s path, with international UK validation, includes additional dedicated modules and a sixth module focused on the final major project.
Throughout the programme, industry professionals, the course leader and project leaders provide guidance through individual coaching and mentorship.
School: Domus Academy
Course: Master in Interaction Design – Academic Master’s with Italian validation or as a Dual Award Master’s with Italian and UK validation
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Milan, Italy
Course dates: February, September and November 2026
Application deadline: 90 days before the start of the course
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What will I learn during this course?
– Develop interdisciplinary skills to design meaningful, user-centred experiences
– Master physical and digital prototyping
– Integrate new technologies to meet evolving needs
– Craft effective design languages across platforms
– Understand how people interact with products and systems
– Analyse emerging trends to create innovative and engaging interactive solutions
What are the requirements?
– A first-level academic degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Academic Diploma) in a field related to the chosen study programme
– An English language certificate (IELTS Academic or General, minimum 5.0)
– For the Dual Award, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree not lower than a 2:2 (British undergraduate classification) in a relevant field. Those with a lower classification may still apply if they have at least one year of relevant work experience. An English language certificate is also required (IELTS overall 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
What facilities and resources are available?
– Design Lab
– Media library
– Fashion Design Lab
– Language support
– Career services
– Housing support
What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?
Graduates can pursue roles at established companies or build careers as self-employed consultants and entrepreneurs in positions such as interaction designer, user experience designer, user interface designer, visual designer, digital strategist and design manager.
Who teaches this course?
– Giovanni Caruso, course leader
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