Apply to our UX Design Upskill course

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.

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Find out if you qualify for Swedish government funded seat and learn about the required documentation needed for your application.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.

Find out if you should apply as a fee-paying student and learn about the required documentation needed for your application.

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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.

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Application task brief expand_more expand_less

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?

Get the final result expand_more expand_less

You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.

Course Schedule & Format expand_more expand_less

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.

8 Areas of study expand_more expand_less

During the UX Design Upskill course, you will explore 8 modules:

Introduction
Introduction to UX Research
Design Principles and Processes
Rapid Prototyping
The Ethics of UX Design
Data Analysis
Storytelling for UX Design
Experimentation

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