BSc Economics with Psychology

The postgraduate course MSc Human-Computer Interaction provides an understanding of how users interact with technology and the methodologies for improving this interaction. Students will gain practical experience of usability engineering, usability testing, and user experience design along with a theoretical understanding of human cognition and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) related issues.Course Content: This course provides a blend of core topics such as fundamentals of HCI, interaction design, user-centered design, and usability engineering. The course also includes advanced topics such as ubiquitous computing, virtual reality, and assistive technology, giving students a chance to dive deep into areas of their interest. Key Modules: The core modules in this course include Human-Computer Interaction Fundamentals, User-Centered Design, Interaction Design, Usability Engineering, Dissertation Research Methods, and Service Design.Accreditations: This program is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, and upon successful completion, students will be eligible for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can find employment in a range of roles such as UX Designer, Usability Engineer, HCI Researcher, Information Architect, Interaction Designer, and more. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www1.essex.ac.uk/programmespecs/Details.aspx?prog=14968).