OpenFieldBrunel Design School User Experience (UX) and Human-Centred Prototyping Practicum
Four-month studio placement working alongside London product design agencies, developing accessible physical and digital touchpoints, user journey architectures, and wearable device prototypes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in postgraduate design, HCI, or digital media program
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Hands-on laboratory, project, or software portfolio in arts-design
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £1,800/month London living allowance + mentorship from leading industrial design studios
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Academic module credit
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brunel University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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