Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

User Experience Psychology

The Master is held in collaboration with
 
  

 

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: January 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Arts and Philosophy – Psychology
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: January 2026 – December 2026 (1 year)
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 60
Edition: 3Edition: 6
 
 

 

The User Experience Psychology programme is a 1-year Specialising Master taught entirely in English. The joint programme is offered in collaboration with POLI.Design - Politecnico di Milano. It combines design thinking and psychological methods to help you understand how people interact with digital technologies. You’ll learn how to create digital products and services that are useful, engaging and accessible. 

 

 

 

What makes this programme unique? 
 

  • Interdisciplinary approach: Learn how psychology and design work together to improve user experience. You’ll explore research, prototyping, and evaluation methods used in industry. 
     
  • Hands-on learning: Take part in seminars, labs, teamwork and project work guided by international professionals in UX, design and psychology. 
     
  • Career-building internship: Gain professional experience through an internship with a company or design studio. You’ll also work on real-life projects as part of your coursework. 
     
  • Industry network: The programme is supported by a large network of prestigious companies and organizations, which contribute to its development and ensure strong connections with the professional world. 

 

 

How is the programme ranked? 
 

  • Top 150 globally in Psychology 

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan? 
 

Studying User Experience Psychology in Milan puts you in one of Europe’s top cities for digital innovation and design. 

Design capital: Milan is home to leading design firms and UX agencies. You’ll attend events, explore exhibitions, and build your creative network. 

Professional connections: Meet with designers, psychologists, and developers through seminars, internships and fieldwork. 

Cultural diversity: Study in a global city known for its arts, fashion, and international community—making it the ideal setting to understand user behaviour from multiple perspectives. 

 

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Dates and deadlines vary each academic year and those cited in the recording may differ to your planned intake. 
Please verify in the Application timeline page.