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Human Computer Interaction MSc – 2 years including placement year

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    2 Years

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.

About this course

Learn how to design, build and evaluate interactive systems. Discover the multi-disciplinary nature of human computer interaction and user experience design.

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.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

Accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Systems
  • Design
  • Computing
  • Communication Training
  • Software
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Communication
  • Interactive
  • Optional
  • Preparation

Course programme

Semester 1
  • Software engineering
  • Safety critical systems
  • Plus optional units
Semester 2
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Interactive communication design
  • Research project preparation
  • Plus optional units
  • Summer (Year 1)
  • Placement
Semester 3
  • Placement
Semester 4
  • Placement
Summer (Year 2)
  • Dissertation
Optional course units

These are examples of optional units currently being studied by our students.
  • Networking
  • Mobile and pervasive systems
  • Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods
  • Collaborative systems
  • Theory of human computer interaction
  • Security and integrity
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Tutorials
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Thesis
  • Written examination
  • Other

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline - 31 August 2020
Overseas deadline - 30 June 2020

Human Computer Interaction MSc – 2 years including placement year

Price on request