UX Designer
Design how a product feels to use, so that people can do what they came to do without frustration.
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- Typical pay
- €35k–€75k
- Usual education
- Degree or portfolio
- Outlook
- Solid demand as companies compete on experience rather than features.
A day in the life
Interviewing users, sketching flows, building prototypes, testing them, then arguing kindly for the version that tested best.
Ways in
- Design degree
- UX bootcamp plus portfolio
- Move across from research or graphics
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
BA/MSc User Experience Design
Research, prototyping and interface design for digital products.
Research and prototyping, portfolio-led.
Helpful school subjects: Art, Psychology, IT
BSc Psychology
Human behaviour, research methods and mental health foundations.
A surprisingly common and effective route in.
Helpful school subjects: Psychology, Biology, Maths