Bauhaus-Universität Weimar campus

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MSc Human-Computer Interaction at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany

Programme overview

The English-taught HCI Master's was developed from the Computer Science for Digital Media programme and is built on research projects in the Weimar model. It leads to the Master of Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Media  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester  |  Location: Weimar, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Four modules in HCI Fundamentals and HCI Technologies (psychology, HCI concepts and methods, visual interfaces, computer vision; 6 ECTS each), a specialisation module, a Design Theory course at the Faculty of Art and Design, two research projects (12 + 18 ECTS), an electives module (24 ECTS) and the Master's thesis (30 ECTS).

Career pathways

Graduates work in software development, interface technologies, usability and user research, UX/UI research and design, creative technology, VR development, consulting and data analysis, and many continue to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science or a related technical-scientific field with sufficient computer science and HCI courses; a converted German average of at least 2.0 gives very good chances; motivation letter required. Deadlines: winter semester 30 September (EU) or 15 July (non-EU via Uni-Assist); summer semester 31 March (EU) or 15 January (non-EU).

Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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