MSc in Human Computer Interaction

University College Dublin (UCD)

Technology is ubiquitous in our everyday life. We have countless interactions whether it be through mobile apps, smart devices, or more traditional desktop systems. It is vital now more than ever that these interfaces are designed with a deep understanding of the user, their desires and needs as well as how these interfaces will impact society more widely.The MSc in Human Computer Interaction combines core elements and skills to prepare you to work within user experience and human computer interaction. The programme is unique in Ireland, harnessing the world-class expertise in the School of Information Communication Studies to explore the discipline of human-computer interaction HCI, from a social science perspective.The programme focuses on giving students the knowledge and skills to use social scientific approaches and theory to inform1 the design of user-centred technology interactions and to2 understand the effect that design and technology interaction has on people's behaviours, perceptions and emotions encapsulating both at an individual and a societal level.DURATION:1 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

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