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Newcastle University: Human-Computer Interaction
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Computing |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our MSc in Human-Computer Interaction will give you the skills to create, design and develop engaging interactive digital technologies from apps to immersive environments.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a cross-disciplinary practice in the field of computing. It combines understanding people (drawing on social sciences and psychology) with the design of technology (using practices from art/design, computing and engineering).
You will be suitable for this course if you’re from technical and non-technical backgrounds, including: computer science, design, and psychology graduates former teachers, artists, and professionals from a range of backgrounds
You’ll gain the professional and technical skills to work in careers such as: User Experience (UX) Researcher / Designer / Consultant Interaction Designer Usability Engineer Research (via a PhD)
Delivery
The MSc in Human-Computer Interaction is a one-year full time course, based on the Newcastle campus and delivered by the School of Computing. It includes: seminars lectures practical classes group and individual project work guided independent reading self-directed learning
You will be assessed through: written essays project reports presentations
You will complete a dissertation research project in the second half of the course. You will have regular meetings with your project supervisor, who will help you to develop the specialist skills needed to complete your research project.
Facilities
The School of Computing offers a range of facilities including workshops, a design space and a MakerSpace so you can build and test your own interactive products. We have 3D printers, a laser cutter, open-source hardware platforms (Arduino etc), crafting materials and other items to help you learn to be creative with technology.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. Account will be taken of any relevant practical or work experience. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. Account will be taken of any relevant practical or work experience. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a World Top 140 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive UK universities.
Committed to excellence, innovation and creativity, it is pioneering solutions that can change the world. Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, cities and place, culture and creative arts, and one planet. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
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