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Overview
As the industry expands there is an increasing need for specialists with a deep knowledge of Human-Computer Interaction Design (HCID) and User Experience (UX).
This Human-Computer Interaction Design course from City, University of London will enable you to think about technology design in new ways, placing users at the very heart of design.
You will be able to gain a deep understanding of users' needs and feed that understanding into the design of interactive systems that meet those needs in ways that engender an engaging and enriching user experience.
It will provide you with the appropriate mix of theoretical and practical knowledge to empower you to create engaging user experiences. You will gain a breadth and depth of knowledge and skills that will propel you forwards in your career (e.g. as a UX Designer, User Researcher or UX Consultant).
Career
As the HCID and UX industry expands and technology becomes a major part of our daily lives there’s a growing need for skilled professionals across sectors.
Digital agencies, business consultancies, charities, commercial, government and IT companies all need qualified staff to design user friendly interactive systems.
Accreditation
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Interaction design
- Creativity in design
- Information architecture
- Evaluating interactive systems
- Cognition and technologies
- Research, methods and professional issues
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 28 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 526 other Masters in Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- An upper second-class honours degree in any subject, the equivalent from an international institution or three-plus years of UX-related industry experience
- A practical background in computing technologies is useful, but not essential
- Previous experience in Human-Computer Interaction or User Experience Design is not necessary
- Programming experience is not necessary.
Tuition Fee
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International
20810 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20810 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time per year
- UK: £5,200
- Overseas/EU: £10,400
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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.
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