Master of Science - Human Computer Interaction

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is probably the single most important area for the success of a computer system and also provides great opportunities for innovation and creativity. In this course, students will cover the underpinning theories, methodologies and practice of the discipline.

Students will also have the opportunity to broaden their studies on the Human Computer Interaction Masters/MSc through an optional module in areas such as Robotics. The course builds upon the world-class research of the HCI Centre through project work and is designed to prepare students for a career in research or in industry or commerce.

The discipline of Human Computer Interaction is about many things: It is about the interface that a system provides (and, therefore, is the most important and most complex component of most systems) but it is also about so much more. There is a need to understand the people that use the systems and their abilities and constraints. There is a need to understand how to build systems that really work and also how to evaluate them. There is also need to be able to think creatively in order to build innovative solutions to new problems and emerging applications and domains - to be able to solve the problems of tomorrow’s world rather than just those of today.

This course covers the underpinning theories, methodologies and practices of HCI. It includes specialist modules in application domains. Through course and project work, thos degree is intimately integrated into the research of the University’s HCI centre.