Course Details
Course Name
MSc Human Computer Interaction
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Bath
Course Subject
- Computer Science & IT
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9500
Outside EU: 17700
Universities
University of Bath
Description
Learn how to design, build and evaluate interactive systems. Discover the multi-disciplinary nature of human computer interaction and user experience design.
You'll study the technical, social and psychological factors behind the development of the interactive computing technologies, devices and systems that are part of our lives. You’ll develop an understanding of how human psychology, communication and social relations underpin design innovations and user experience. You'll learn how to design, develop and evaluate interactive systems with the needs of users in mind.
During your studies you will have exposure to the latest ideas, developing the confidence to manage your own large and complex projects. You will be taught by academics from multi-disciplinary backgrounds in research, practice and graduate education. You’ll benefit from learning with a highly experienced Human Computer Interaction research group.
A huge number of sectors, including entertainment, communications and media, healthcare, transport, resource delivery and emergency management, depend on interactive computing technologies, so graduates in the field are highly sought after.
Recent graduates from the department have gone on to work with companies such as BAE Systems, KPMG and the Web Usability Partnership. Graduates have also gone on to study and research at PhD level.