MSc Human-Computer Interaction

The Human-Computer Interaction MSc is a rigorous and comprehensive course offered by University College London (UCL). It explores the relationship between people and technology, focusing on the design and use of interactive technologies.Course Content: The interdisciplinary course combines theories from computer science and psychology to provide students with a deep understanding of the field of human-computer interaction. It exposes students to real-world problems through practical and project-based modules and offers opportunities to specialise in areas such as ubiquitous computing, accessibility, technology design or health informatics.Key Modules: Core courses include Introduction to HCI, HCI Design, HCI Design Studio and HCI Evaluation. Other optional courses cover topics such as Advanced Topics in HCI, Persuasive Games, and Physical Computing.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the British Computer Society (BCS) as meeting the educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.Future Careers: Graduates leave with a clear understanding of the principles of HCI. This provides a strong foundation for careers in roles such as interaction designers, user experience (UX) designers or user interface (UI) designers. Other possible career paths include academic research, business analysis and digital consulting.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.