Humanities UX

Humanities UX immerses students in career exploration at the intersection of media, design, and data. The program gives students the opportunity to discover and develop careers across an interdisciplinary range of paths including animation, game design, visual arts, and film.

This one-year adventure brings together early-career students focused on combining the robust UChicago Humanities curriculum with cutting-edge technical skill development. Throughout your journey, you’ll receive support from experts at Career Advancement and the Humanities Division. You'll also have the opportunity to explore UChicago's innovative Media, Arts, Data and Design Center.  

All incoming first year students are eligible to apply to Humanities UX. Prior technical experience is not required!

Comprehensive Career Preparation

Humanities UX participants complete a one-year curriculum that includes professional development workshops, technical skill trainings, competitions, career treks, funded internships, and guest speakers including faculty and employers.

In addition to expert support from program staff, all Humanities UX participants will receive an upperclass student mentor. Students will have opportunities to meet with their mentor throughout the program to informally discuss career planning, networking internships, and more.

Over the course of the year, students may engage in the following programming and experiences:

  • Dedicated, tailored advising

  • 1-on-1 conversations with professionals in your field of interest

  • Humanities UX career treks to visit employers 

  • Academic year micro-internship projects

  • Funded summer internships

Application

Applications will open for Class of 2028 students on May 16 and will be due by July 8, 2024. Interested students can apply using this form.

Thank You to the Humanities UX Committee!

We're deeply grateful to the faculty and staff experts serving on the Humanities UX Committee. 

Jas Brooks
Ph.D Student, Computer Science

Heidi Coleman
Senior Lecturer, Theater and Performance Studies

Patrick Jagoda
Professor of English and Cinema and Media Studies

Ashlyn Sparrow
Assistant Director, Weston Game Lab

Questions?

For more information about Humanities UX, contact Ben Waltzer at waltzer@uchicago.edu.