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Master of Human-Computer Interaction

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Northumbria University campus

About the program

An interdisciplinary HCI master's offered jointly by four colleges, Admissions open for 2027-2028.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Human-Computer Interaction and design and evaluate computational solutions
  • Use relevant digital tools
  • And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

  • Human-Computer Interaction Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • The core covers research methods for design
  • Computer/human interaction
  • Understanding users and a human-centred computing capstone
  • With a 3.0 GPA required. Students then select a concentration from computing
  • Design
  • Human machine systems or human movement science
  • For 32 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Other subject qualifications
  • Equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
  • Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

Other subject qualifications, Equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
  2. IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
  3. Personal statement
  4. References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
  5. ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,039 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computer Science
DepartmentHuman-Computer Interaction
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.