Vilnius College of Design

User Interface Development

User interface development study programme

Design and build modern, accessible digital interfaces that combine UX research with frontend technologies.

Duration
3 years
Language
English
Admission
Open for February 2027 & September 2027
User Interface Development specialisation

The User Interface Development specialisation is oriented towards preparing UX/UI and frontend specialists capable of designing and building modern, accessible digital interfaces. During studies, students gain practical skills working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, the React framework, and UX research and prototyping tools.

Great emphasis is placed on human-centred design, responsive design, accessibility, animations, and design systems. The specialisation prepares specialists who can work as UX/UI designers, frontend developers, and digital product creators.

Programme description

State code

6531BX010

Study field

B03 Software Systems

Qualification awarded

Professional Bachelor of Computing

Study mode and duration

Full-time, 3 years

Study volume in credits

180

Study plans

Full-time studies

Programme Leader

Gediminas Gricius
Dr. Gediminas Gricius

Dr. Gediminas Gricius is an Information Technology specialist, academic, and researcher whose professional work focuses on information technology, multi-agent systems, and embedded systems programming

The UI development direction focuses on user interfaces - how people see, understand and use a digital system. This direction values not only technical functionality, but also clear structure, usability and a logical user journey.

Students learn to create interfaces that make technology understandable to people: presenting information clearly, anticipating user actions and connecting programming logic with practical use.

About the Programme

1 General Smart Technology Industry Bachelor programme subjects

Programming fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, databases, computer networks, operating systems, project management, professional ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and final thesis.

2 User Interface Development specialisation subjects

UI development modules cover HTML and CSS, JavaScript, React, UX research and analysis, typography, responsive design, UI component libraries, prototyping, advanced frontend development, accessibility, animations, and design systems. Students learn to create interfaces that are both aesthetically appealing and technically excellent.

User Interface Development is a specialization within the Smart Technology Industry study programme. Admission is carried out directly through Vilnius College of Design. Applicants must have completed secondary education (high-school diploma). More information: https://www.vcd.lt/en/admission

Full-time studies – EUR 5,500 per year.

Graduates of the User Interface Development specialization can work as UX/UI developers, user interface designers, front-end developers, and digital product developers. They can also create, test, and improve user-friendly interfaces for websites, apps, and other digital systems.

Curriculum

Semester 1Year 1
Programming Fundamentals and Databases10 ECTS
Object-Oriented Programming10 ECTS
Computer and Communication Systems Architecture10 ECTS
Semester 2Year 1
Programming Fundamentals with Python10 ECTS
Web Services Programming10 ECTS
User Interface Design10 ECTS
Semester 3Year 2
Professional Practice I10 ECTS
User Interface Design Development10 ECTS
Front-End Development Frameworks10 ECTS
Semester 4Year 2
Fundamentals of Client-Side Programming5 ECTS
Professional Practice II20 ECTS
Applied Project / Term Paper5 ECTS
Semester 5Year 3
Fundamentals of Server-Side Programming10 ECTS
Advanced Database Management Systems5 ECTS
Cloud Computing Technologies5 ECTS
IT Project Management and Professional Ethics (in English) (Compulsory Module)5 ECTS
Evolution of Computer Science (Programme Elective Module – from a Defined List)5 ECTS
Fundamentals of Organizational Management (Programme Elective Module – from a Defined List)5 ECTS
Economic Management of IT Projects (Programme Elective Module – from a Defined List)5 ECTS
Semester 6Year 3
Methods and Tools for Applied Research in Computer Science10 ECTS
Final Thesis10 ECTS
Final Professional Practice10 ECTS