PGCert in Digital Experience Design is a postgraduate certificate in UX & Human-Computer Interaction programme offered by MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,230 per year (CAD 7,500 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:UX & Human-Computer Interaction
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 7,500 / year
International tuition: CAD 28,230 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This one-year post-diploma certificate at MacEwan University's Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications is described on the program page as the first program of its kind in Canada. It is intended for students who already hold a degree or diploma and want to build on that credential with focused training in digital product design. Coursework spans websites, apps, video games, and wearable interfaces, combining practice-based studio work with theory-driven courses in user-centered design. Students develop skills in wireframing, prototyping, and visual interface development using industry-standard tools, guided by a design philosophy the program summarizes as creating solutions that are useful, usable, and desirable. The program is based at MacEwan's Edmonton campus. It suits graduates of design, communications, computing, or related programs who want to specialize in digital product and interface design, rather than students without prior postsecondary study. The program page does not describe a co-op placement, practicum, or thesis requirement, and does not specify whether courses are delivered in person, online, or in a blended format.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: MacEwan's Digital Experience Design post-diploma certificate requires applicants to have already completed a diploma or a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution; admission on this basis does not guarantee transfer of credit from that prior credential. No fine-art background or drawing ability is required. English proficiency follows MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, which the programme page defers to directly: accepted evidence includes IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band, TOEFL iBT 86 total with 21 per section (4.5 overall and per section on the new scale from January 21, 2026), Duolingo English Test 115, CAEL 70 overall with 60 per band, PTE Academic 59 overall with 56 per band, and Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 at a minimum blended grade of 75%; scores older than two years are not accepted. No portfolio, interview, minimum grade point average, or work experience is stated as a requirement for this certificate.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. Spring/Summer 2027 entry: March 30 (Spring/Summer). International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
