Human-Computer Interaction MSc at Northumbria University

demand for those who can think beyond the technical possibilities to consider the human side of ubiquitous computing. Human-Computer Interaction MSc aims to address this, developing your knowledge and skills to evaluate, design and critique technology and its effects on people and society. Designed for those who may not have a computer science background, this course provides you with both theoretical grounding and practical skills to become a successful human-computer interaction (HCI) practitioner.

Faculty: School of Computer Science  |  Duration: 1 year Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Programming with Python, Ethical and Responsible Computing, Principles of HCI, Multimodal Interfaces, AI as a Design Material, User Interaction and Usability Testing, MSc Capstone Project.

Career pathways

This course aims to equip you with the necessary skills to pursue career paths such as user experience (UX), user interface (UI) design, user research, human factor engineering or service design. You'll attain a range of industry standard skills, along with ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, apply computational thinking, work independently as a reflective practitioner, and collaborate effectively.

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