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    MSc Full-time: 12 months

Masters Degree Description

Human computer interaction specialises in understanding the relationship between people and digital technologies. 

Global industries are developing user research and design to improve their products and services. There is an increasing demand for graduates in this innovative field. You will learn how to develop software and systems to better respond to the needs of customers, clients and users.

This interdisciplinary masters is taught by academics from the School of Computer Science and the Department of Engineering. You will study core modules that cover topics including mixed reality and user experience (UX) design. Optional modules give you the flexibility to study specialist areas such as games software and virtual reality.

All students will undertake an individual research project. This can be in collaboration with an industry partner or with one of our research groups: the Mixed Reality Laboratory and Human Factors lab.

Entry Requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a computer science, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences or art and design subject.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course provides you with skills and expertise in human-centred design. You will be prepared for a range of careers and roles, such as:

  • interactive systems design
  • user experience design
  • user interface design
  • usability engineering

Module Details

Core modules

  • Human-Computer Systems10 credits
  • Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction10 credits
  • Individual Project: Human-Computer Interaction60 credits
  • Design Ethnography20 credits
  • Studying Human Performance (autumn)20 credits

Optional modules

  • Collaboration and Communication Technologies10 credits
  • Games20 credits
  • Data Science with Machine Learning20 credits
  • Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support20 credits
  • Physical Ergonomics10 credits
  • Simulation, Virtual Reality and Advanced Human-Machine Interface10 credits
  • Software Engineering Management20 credits
  • Work Systems and Safety20 credits
  • Human-AI Interaction20 credits
  • Programming20 credits
  • Cognitive Ergonomics in Design10 credits
  • Mixed Reality20 credits
  • Designing Sensor-Based Systems20 credits
  • Data Visualisation

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