
Overview
Human-Computer Interaction curriculum brings together computing, interaction design and cognitive psychology. It offers a research-based approach to designing interactive, software and technical systems.
Why study with us?
This is your chance to become a well grounded Human-Computer Interaction specialist, able to act as a scholarly design researcher, a knowledgeable interaction designer, or a discerning user experience professional. It’s an opportunity to mould your future, our future, and study in the most E of all countries, Estonia.
Not only will you be able to systematically go from an idea, opportunity or challenge, to a technology-based solution, you will also be able to do it based on sound theoretical grounds. You will:
- Combine computational thinking with design thinking
- Integrate academic and practitioner perspectives
This Human-Computer Interaction programme at Tallinn University starts with a sound and thorough introduction to the field of Human-Computer Interaction, moves on to a semester long integrated interaction design project and rounds up with topics such as:
- Ambient and ubiquitous computing
- Physiological and affective computing
- Perception and attention
- Cognition and emotion
Study support facilities
The main facilities are our Interaction Design and User Experience Labs. Here you can find all you need to bring your ideas to life and to further your knowledge in the field:
- From raw materials such as paper and clay to sophisticated prototyping environments such as Balsamiq Mockups, Axure RP, Arduino and Phidgets
- From raw media such as cardboard to computers, mobile devices, game consoles, virtual reality equipment and wearables
- From simple audio and video recording equipment to a full set of Wi-Fi and RF-enabled NeuLog sensors (for recording electrodermal activity, electrocardiogram, pulse, temperature, etc.), an Emotiv headset, a static Mirametrix eye-tracker, a set of Tobii eye-tracking glasses, Empatica wristbands, Muse headbands and a couple of Nautilus wearable BCI systems, and of course, all the software to process it all (NVivo, Mathematica, E-Prime, etc.)
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Interaction Design Methods
- Development of Interactive Systems
- User Experience Evaluation
- Interaction Design Project
- Current Topics in Human-Computer Interaction
- Ubiquitous Computing
- Social Computing
- Human-Centered Computing
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Non-EU/EEA applicants (except applicants from the United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan):15 March
- EU/EEA citizens and applicants from the United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Kazakhstan:1 June
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology Cognitive Sciences Human Computer InteractionExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent
- Proof of English ProficiencyPlease see the complete overview of admission and application requirements for Master's level applicants.
- Motivation to study in the specific field, including a vision of the possible ways of applying gained knowledge and experience in the future.
- Research interests within the scope of the HCI group´s current research activities that would help in eventually assigning a Master thesis supervisor.
- Background and/or previous experience in computer science, design, behavioral or social sciences.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
4800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4800 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
480 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 480 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Tallinn
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.