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MSc Human Computer Interaction
Teaches how human perception, action and emotion shape interface design, with applications across games, product, service and software design. Taught at Farnham; an optional integrated pre-master's year (£18,950) is available.
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Potential funding at University for the Creative Arts
For 2027/28 international applicants can receive a UCA Merit Scholarship (£4,500 off first-year fees) or a Creative Development Scholarship (£3,000 off first-year fees, automatic), plus a £1,000 discount for paying fees in full by CAS issue; only one UCA scholarship can be applied.
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A clearer look at MSc Human Computer Interaction
Teaches how human perception, action and emotion shape interface design, with applications across games, product, service and software design. Taught at Farnham; an optional integrated pre-master's year (£18,950) is available.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on design and build software solutions, understand computing systems, data and networks, develop technical problem-solving and project skills. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Design and build software solutions.
- Understand computing systems, data and networks.
- Develop technical problem-solving and project skills.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Programming
- Technical problem-solving
- Systems thinking
- Digital project delivery
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for graduates or experienced professionals seeking advanced knowledge and a more specialised career direction. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Software developer
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Cloud or infrastructure specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
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- Academic
- A good honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline and/or relevant work experience showing ability to study at postgraduate level
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Master's: 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with 65% overall; Master's with Integrated Pre-Masters: 3- or 4-year bachelor's with 60% overall
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any section
- English alternatives
- Grade C in O-level English or A-level English Language/Literature accepted for degree entry
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