About the course

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'll be suitable for this Human-Computer Interaction master's 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)

　　Throughout the Human-Computer Interaction master's you'll learn the principles of human-centred design and how to design better products for human experiences. You'll also build an understanding of how using digital technologies can impact people at an individual, group or societal level.

　　Our MSc is taught by staff from a world-leading HCI research lab within the School of Computing called Open Lab.

　　Open Lab specialises in digital social innovation. This is sometimes known as ‘Tech 4 Good’. Open Lab and the wider School of Computing build on a vast range of research partnerships across both industry and public sector organisations including: Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Newcastle University

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject.

　　We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided they have relevant experience.

　　Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). TOEFL IBT: score of 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Newcastle University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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