Online Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design: Interactive UX/UI Track
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Interactive UX/UI Design Bachelor's Degree at a Glance
Want to design the look and feel of mobile apps, websites, and other digital solutions? Want to apply user psychology, wireframing, and prototyping to create digital interfaces that solve problems while retaining and delighting users?
This 120-credit online bachelor’s program is ideal for aspiring user experience/user interface (UX/UI) designers and professionals looking to enhance their expertise in interactive design. You’ll gain proficiency with industry-standard tools like Figma, After Effects, and Adobe Creative Cloud while mastering user research, information architecture, and interface design — skills that will set you apart in this dynamic, growing field
Affordable Tuition
Online Courses
Expert Faculty
No Test Scores
Rolling Admission
Three Start Dates

Careers in Interactive UX/UI Design
The need for UX/UI designers is expected to grow over the next several years. Whether you’re looking to join a tech/software firm, ad agency, media company, or work in-house for a brand you love, we’ll help you create a portfolio of projects that align with your goals and workforce demand. Sample careers include:
- User experience/user interface (UX/UI) designer
- Interaction (IxD) designer
- Web designer
- Product designer/manager/owner
- Service designer
- Motion designer
- Content strategist
- UX writer
- UX researcher
- Information architect
What You'll Learn While Earning Your Degree in Interactive UX/UI Design
Earning a degree in interactive UX/UI design immerses you in the intricacies of creating intuitive and engaging digital solutions. You’ll gain an understanding of user psychology and behavior, essential for designing interfaces that are both user- friendly and effective. You’ll master wireframing and prototyping techniques so you can visualize, test, and refine your designs before full-scale development. And you’ll learn to solve problems and incorporate business goals like e-commerce into your designs.
You’ll also explore information architecture, learning how to organize and structure content in a way that enhances navigability and user satisfaction. Through hands- on projects and collaboration, you’ll develop the ability to tackle complex design challenges, preparing you for roles in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
- Foundations of Interactive Design
- UX Research & Strategy
- Motion Design Studio
- Interactive Design Studio
- Capstone: Media + Design
See the Tulane University course catalog for a complete list of required courses for the BA in Digital Design: Interactive UX/UI Track. You can also download this sample matriculation guide, which includes a list of suggested electives.
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement awards the B.A. in Digital Design: Interactive UX/UI following the completion of 120 credits, which includes 42 credits in the major. An 18-credit Interactive UX/UI Design minor is also available as is a 30-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Interactive UX/UI Design for those who already have a bachelor’s degree.
All students in the Digital Design major take core courses in design foundations and then declare a career track to specialize in either Interactive UX/UI Design or Graphic Design.
The degree can be earned entirely online, with in-person options for some electives and courses in the core curriculum. And because you may transfer up to 60 credits towards the 120-credit requirement, you could earn your degree in two to four years.
Explore SoPA’s Media + Design Program
From digital marketing campaigns to motion graphics to cutting-edge app prototypes, the Media + Design program prepares students to use public relations, digital marketing, graphic design, and interactive design to shape the world around us.
Take a look at all 12 of our applied degree, certificate, and minor offerings. See the work our students and alumni are creating. And find out how everything fits within the larger picture.

Expert Faculty to Guide Your Path

Our diverse faculty is comprised of award-winning industry professionals and subject-matter experts working in the fields of advertising, digital marketing, graphic design, interactive design, influencer strategy, corporate communication, and public relations. They guide you through an accredited, industry-driven curriculum developed to give you the expertise and skills most in demand today.

SoPA Faculty Feature
“In a society where media is so pervasive and ever-changing, I think it's vital; for students to learn the problem-solving skills necessary to create strategic, innovative, cultural, and socially significant communications solutions.”
Tamar Gregorian, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Professor of Practice

Media + Design Student Spotlight
“I really appreciated the ability to learn both in and out of the classroom by getting credit for internships I've completed. I am someone who learns best by doing, and the real-world experience of working in a variety of settings with industry professionals is irreplaceable. I've been able to get credit for internships in digital marketing, web design, and a summer at IBM as a software designer, and each experience has helped me hone in what I want to do after graduation.”
Megan Calvin
Tulane SoPA class of 2020
Quick Facts
Tulane SoPA accepts students on a rolling basis, year-round. Start dates every August, January, May, and June. We never require test scores or recommendations. Visit our Admissions Process page to learn more.
All tuition is charged by the credit hour and we have minimal fees. Visit our tuition page to see our current tuition rates and use our net price calculator.
We strive to make a Tulane SoPA education affordable for all students. Learn about financial aid, discounts and scholarship opportunities here.
You may transfer up to 60 credits to our undergraduate programs. Review admissions information for applying as a transfer student.
SoPA offers credit for your prior work experience through an assessment of your work portfolio. Undergraduates can earn up to 24 credits.


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