To be eligible for a YH Swedish government-funded education, certain criteria must be met. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
FORMAT
Part-time onlineDURATION
32 WeeksLANGUAGE
EnglishTUITION FEE
Government-funded or 97 000 SEKBUILD A REWARDING CAREER
To excel as a UX designer, it is crucial to possess a profound comprehension of how digitalization impacts our societies. This understanding empowers you to make well-informed decisions that lead to the creation of tools and services capable of solving global challenges in a more sustainable manner.
Additionally, your ability to lead and manage projects, develop essential documentation, and effectively conceptualize and communicate intricate interaction behaviors and design strategies is of utmost importance.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Anyone working in the industries of IT, graphic design, web-or systems development, project management or planning or other related industries.
START DATE
March 3, 2025
END DATE
December 12, 2025
FORMAT
Online
Apply by
February 3, 2025 at 16:00 CET
Swedish Government Funded Seats Available.
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The application process
GOVERNMENT FUNDED SEAT
FEE PAYING SEAT
Swedish residents may also qualify for financial aid through CSN during their studies. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
For those applying from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands, you should contact your local education support provider.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses.
1. CV in English
2. Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
3. Proof of 2 years of relevant working experience (The proof can be agreements,
recommendation letters, your first and last payslips, etc.)
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a 1-minute video related to the Application Task brief
5. Have basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic or Norwegian), please refer to Tab 1 'Check if you are eligible for Government-funded seats' to see what we accept as a proof.
Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.
What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?
You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.
APPLICATION TASK TOPIC
Record a 1-minute video and share your insights on the following questions.
1. What aspects of your current or past job have you felt most passionate about, and how will this course enhance that passion?
2. Can you describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new technology or process at work?
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION TASK VIDEO
Basics | 2 points: Submitting a task in English.
Communication | 2 points: Communicating the idea in a clear way & showed abilities to ‘catch the viewer’.
Presentation | 2 points: Interesting presentation with a clear ending.
Reflection | 2 points: Providing in depth reflection and clearly demonstrating learning and personal growth.
Outlook | 2 points: Being able to reflect on the learnings and envisioning the future.
Please note that if you are applying to multiple Upskill courses, you have the option to include your answers in one video or submit a separate video for each course you are applying to.
You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.
If you don't qualify for a Swedish Government-funded seat, you are welcome to apply as a fee-paying student. There is no need to submit any proof of proficiency in Nordic languages.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses.
1. CV in English
2. Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
3. Proof of 2 years of relevant working experience (The proof can be agreements,
recommendation letters, your first and last payslips, etc.)
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a 1-minute video related to the Application Task brief
5. Have basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic or Norwegian), please refer to Tab 1 'Check if you are eligible for Government-funded seats' to see what we accept as a proof.
Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.
What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?
You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.
APPLICATION TASK TOPIC
Record a 1-minute video and share your insights on the following questions.
1. What aspects of your current or past job have you felt most passionate about, and how will this course enhance that passion?
2. Can you describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new technology or process at work?
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION TASK VIDEO
Basics | 2 points: Submitting a task in English.
Communication | 2 points: Communicating the idea in a clear way & showed abilities to ‘catch the viewer’.
Presentation | 2 points: Interesting presentation with a clear ending.
Reflection | 2 points: Providing in depth reflection and clearly demonstrating learning and personal growth.
Outlook | 2 points: Being able to reflect on the learnings and envisioning the future.
Please note that if you are applying to multiple Upskill courses, you have the option to include your answers in one video or submit a separate video for each course you are applying to.
You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from our UX Design Upskill students
Gain an insider’s view of our Upskill courses through the personal experiences of our students.
Hear directly from them how these courses have transformed their careers and enhanced their skills.
Program Overview
The UX Design Upskill course offers the flexibility of online learning while allowing you to maintain your job. We will be sharing all the essential details about our weekly online sessions as soon as possible.
- Introduction
- Introduction to UX Research
- Design Principles and Processes
- Rapid Prototyping
- The Ethics of UX Design
- Data Analysis
- Storytelling for UX Design
- Experimentation
SEIZE YOUR POTENTIAL
Upon graduation you will equipped to get hired or to start your own business.
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