Human-Technology Interaction and Communication M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

Describing technology (understandably), for example through technical information products. Since nowadays, technology shapes all areas of our lives, both professionally and privately, the program is set up to deal with human-technology interaction and communication in many different contexts, including (electric) mobility and transport, IT and production, (renewable) energies and climate change, medical technology and healthcare, education and policy. This master's program is interdisciplinary.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities in collaboration with the faculties that offer the technical fundamentals: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Faculty of Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The master's program in communication science offers in-depth content on topics such as usability, media-supported communication in organizations, technology perception, communication, and acceptance when looking at various target groups in all their diversity.

Career pathways

This course of study aims to educate and train transfer specialists in technical facts; graduates should be able to prepare and present highly complex technical content for different target groups, media, and applications. The master’s degree will qualify participants – in addition to working in a management capacity – for academic activities, including doctoral studies.

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