Interaction Design and Computing MSc

The Masters of Science in Interaction Design and Computing takes into account the emerging needs of the marketplace focusing on the key areas of enterprise, user experience, interaction, innovation and development as well as offering options in various subjects including web, mobile and data. As a consequence the modules emphasise both the critical conceptual underpinnings as well as the practical skills for each subject.
Modules
The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Core modules
DIGITAL INTERACTION MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The module will explore consideration of interaction design, development and design methods and core entrepreneurial and management processes through the exploration, creation and development of concepts and business propositions for start-up innovation or client briefs.
INTERACTION DESIGN & COMPUTING PROJECT
The project is an extended piece of supervised independent work relevant to the field. This can be either undertaken as a work based project or on a topic proposed by the student or faculty.
RESEARCH METHODS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
The module strengthen your skills and guides your personal development plan towards the professional and academic requirements of the discipline.
USABILITY AND USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
The module will explore user centred interface design and the user experience through applied theory and practice. Building from the foundations the module will explore common user experience techniques and terminology as well as related design topics.
Option modules
BIG DATA THEORY AND PRACTICE
This module aims to explain how to manage the volume, velocity and variety of Big Data, and SQL and noSQL databases. It also addresses issues related to data governance and data quality.
DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING
This module will provide an overview of modern techniques in Machine Learning and Data Mining that are particularly customised for Data Science applications.
DATA VISUALISATION AND DASHBOARDING
This module covers the theoretical and practical aspects of data visualisation including graphical perception, dynamic dashboard visualisations, and static data ‘infographics’.
EMERGENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTIVE PLATFORMS
The module will allow students to explore the development of emergent technologies that will have an impact on user interactions with content, systems, data and communities and to be in position to be determine potential commercial value.
GAMES INTERACTION TECHNOLOGY
The module will provide students a foundational knowledge in the concepts of gaming interaction paradigms, workflows and technologies.
MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
This module will give the necessary knowledge and practical experience to develop native applications that take advantage on the underlying hardware features of contemporary devices.
MOBILE AND UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING
The module will explore the mobile and ubiquitous paradigms and the role these technologies are playing within the economy. The module will consider the core technologies as well as the interfaces to support these systems.
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS
This module explores the use of modelling to analyse, measure and improve both online presence and impact using web and social media data.
FREE CHOICE MODULE
You can choose any appropriate module at Level 7 from the Faculty with agreement of Course Team if you can meet any requirements and it is available.
Associated careers
Graduates from the course would find employment opportunities in the digital and interaction sectors working as user experience specialists, application and systems developers, data experts, and as entrepreneurs working for corporates, start-ups, digital agencies, web 2.0 enterprises and so on.
Graduates from the proceeding course have found employment in various companies, both corporates and agencies, as well as NGOs. This includes for example Cisco, Hearst, Hubspot, KPMG, Lloyds Banking, Microsoft, Microsoft Xbox, Neverbland, News UK, Pearson, Periscopix, PwC, Reckitt Benkiser, QVC, Samsung, SapientNitro, and Skype. A number of graduates have started their own business including Software Optics Limited, Olyvon, Brave Media, D Crypt Digital and FanTeamz.
Length of course
One year, full-time or or two to three years, part-time, block mode.
Location
Central London (Cavendish)
Course team
The teaching team includes:
Ashif Tejani, Course Leader, Principal Lecturer
Additional costs information