Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a cross-disciplinary practice in computing. It combines understanding people (drawing on social sciences and psychology) with the design of technology (using practices from art/design, computing and engineering).
Throughout the Human-Computer Interaction Master's you'll learn the principles of human-centred design and how to design better products for human experiences. You'll also build an understanding of how using digital technologies can impact people at an individual, group or societal level.
We accept applications to our Human-Computer Interaction Master's from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, including:
computer science, design, and psychology graduates
former teachers, artists, and professionals from a range of backgrounds
You’ll gain the professional and technical skills to work in careers such as:
user experience (UX) researcher / designer / consultant
interaction designer
usability engineer
research (via a PhD)
This Master's degree is taught by staff from a world-leading HCI research lab within the School of Computing called Open Lab.
Open Lab specialises in digital social innovation. This is sometimes known as ‘Tech 4 Good’. Open Lab and the wider School of Computing build on a vast range of research partnerships across both industry and public sector organisations including:
BBC
Microsoft
Google
Barnardos
the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
numerous other charities and NGOs
These organisations offer rich opportunities for enhancing your learning through:
invited talks
collaborative dissertation projects
career-building activities
