Postgraduate Diploma In Arts In Interaction Design

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.

The Postgraduate Diploma In Arts In Interaction Design is a one-year non-degree program at South East Technological University in Ireland, designed for graduates or professionals in design-related fields who want to specialize in interaction design.

The curriculum includes design psychology, principles of interaction design, design research methods, and human interaction design. Students will also work on prototyping interactions and complete an interaction project dissertation.

Graduates can pursue careers as Interaction Designers, User Experience Designers, Product Designers, or Design Researchers, working with companies that specialize in technology, software, or product development.