MSc Human Computer Interaction at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An MSc in designing, developing and evaluating digital interactive systems, covering human-centred design, UX research, prototyping and evaluation. It is taught by the School of Computing Science, home of the Glasgow Interactive SysTems (GIST) research section.

Department: School of Computing Science | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Programming and Systems Development for HCI, Human Computer Interaction Fundamentals, Computational Social Intelligence, Research and Professional Skills, Patient Centred Health Technologies and the MSc Project HCI. Options include Human-Centred Security, Extended Reality Interaction, Conversational Interfaces and Information Visualisation.

Career pathways

Careers in the IT sector and in education, engineering, health services, financial services, government, manufacturing, retail and transport, plus progression to a PhD in Human Computer Interaction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with Computing as a major subject, with at least 50% of credit-bearing modules in Computing at an average grade of pass; the programme is intended for students with foundational computing science and good programming skills. English language (international applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with Writing 6.5 and no other subtest below 6.0, or 6.5 overall with Writing 6.0 and no other subtest below 6.5 (other tests accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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