Human-Technology Interaction, Computing Sciences

Overview

You will gain know-how on interaction and user interface design, user experience evaluation, user psychology, human-centered software development, usability engineering, multimodal human-computer interaction and user research skills.

From technological viewpoint, the studies cover user interfaces of mobile and desktop applications, virtual reality, augmented reality, industrial machinery, as well as human-robot interaction. HTI is a multidisciplinary field, meaning that you will work with professionals with different backgrounds.

In a broader sense, you will learn how technology affects people’s lives and how to design efficient, engaging and ethical digital products and services. The Human-Technology Interaction, Computing Sciences programme from Tampere University   leads you to hands-on work in various course projects, as well as provides basics for scientific thinking and writing.  The studies also able you to continue with doctoral studies in the field.

Career

There are many job opportunities to choose from after graduation. The career prospects are excellent, and human-technology interaction specialists are highly appreciated by industry.

Some of the possible future careers include, for example:

• Designer who envisions, shapes and creates sustainable design solutions for user interfaces and information systems in general – typical job titles include service designer, UX designer, interaction designer and UI designer
• User researcher who studies people and their use of technology in various environments and contexts of use, informing the design and development of new technological solutions as well as academic research in the field of human-computer interaction
• User interface developer who has the skills to implement advanced front-end software solutions
• Usability and user experience specialist who makes sure that the designs are easy to use and fit human purposes and requirements