MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies

The MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies course at the University of York is a full-time, one-year program designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical understanding of interactive technologies, and how they affect the people who use them. This course prepares students for future roles in user experience (UX) design, interaction design, usability engineering, interactive systems development and more.Course Content: The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of subjects including user-centred design, human-computer interaction, usability engineering, and development platforms and techniques. It includes lectures, practical workshops and self-directed learning to ensure that students are able to gain essential knowledge and develop practical skills.Key Modules: The modules cover fundamentals such as User Centred Design, Interactive Systems Design, Designing Information Systems, Auditory Displays, and Interaction Design. These modules develop a foundational understanding of interactive technologies while allowing students to explore specific areas of interest.Accreditations: Duration of the course is accredited by the professional body for the IT industry, The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS). The degree is thus recognized as partially satisfying the educational requirement for achieving chartered status.Future Careers: This course can lead to careers in key roles relating to human-centred interactive systems. Graduates can work in design practice, research, consultancy and other fields that require knowledge of human-computer interaction and related fields. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.