Program Overview

Human Computer Interaction MSc

Overview

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

Why Choose This Course?

• 98% of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ (4) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3)
• Ranked 6th in the UK for universities targeted by the largest number of top employers
• 96.4% of postgraduates from the School of Computer Science secured work or further study within six months of graduation
• Joint 1st in the UK for research environment

Course Details

• Duration: Full-time: 12 months, Part-time: Not available
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £13,450
• International Fees: £32,400
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 in a computer science, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences or art and design subject

Course Content

• Core Modules:
  • Human-Computer Systems (10 credits)
  • Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction (10 credits)
  • Individual Project: Human-Computer Interaction (60 credits)
  • Design Ethnography (20 credits)
  • Studying Human Performance (autumn) (20 credits)
• Optional Modules:
  • Collaboration and Communication Technologies (10 credits)
  • Games (20 credits)
  • Data Science with Machine Learning (20 credits)
  • Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support (20 credits)
  • Physical Ergonomics (10 credits)
  • Simulation, Virtual Reality and Advanced Human-Machine Interface (10 credits)
  • Software Engineering Management (20 credits)
  • Work Systems and Safety (20 credits)
  • Human-AI Interaction (20 credits)
  • Programming (20 credits)
  • Cognitive Ergonomics in Design (10 credits)
  • Mixed Reality (20 credits)
  • Designing Sensor-Based Systems (20 credits)
  • Data Visualisation (TBD)

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching Methods:
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Computer labs
  • Practical classes
  • Project work
  • Supervision
• Assessment Methods:
  • Coursework
  • Written exam
  • Project work

Entry Requirements

• Home / UK Students: 2:1 in a computer science, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences or art and design subject
• EU / International Students: 2:1 in a computer science, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences or art and design subject
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each element

Fees

• Qualification: MSc
• Home / UK: £13,450
• International: £32,400

Careers

• Graduate Destinations: Interactive systems design, user experience design, user interface design, usability engineering
• Career Progression: 100% of postgraduate taught students from the School of Computer Science secured graduate level employment or further graduate study within 15 months of graduation

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