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MSc Human Computer Interaction
Farnham
INTAKE: Jan & Sept
Program Overview
The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) program at UCA is a highly specialized and forward-thinking course designed to equip students with advanced skills in designing user-friendly and intuitive digital interfaces and interactive experiences. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative excellence, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of contemporary HCI practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of digital design.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative excellence, encouraging students to explore innovative design concepts and user-centered approaches.
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User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design: Students engage in the design of user interfaces and user experiences, focusing on usability, accessibility, and aesthetics.
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Prototyping and Usability Testing: The program covers prototyping techniques and usability testing methodologies, ensuring that students can create and refine interactive designs based on user feedback.
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Information Architecture: Students learn to organize and structure digital information effectively, facilitating intuitive navigation and user interaction.
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Interactive Multimedia: The program extends beyond traditional HCI to explore interactive multimedia, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and interactive simulations.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is encouraged among students with diverse backgrounds, including designers, programmers, psychologists, and human factors specialists, providing opportunities to work on cross-disciplinary HCI projects.
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Professional Practice: The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional HCI practice, including project management and interaction design principles.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with technology companies, design agencies, and HCI research organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world HCI challenges.
Location
Farnham
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's Human-Computer Interaction program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities in various sectors.
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UI/UX Designer: Graduates can pursue careers as UI/UX designers, creating user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for websites, apps, and software.
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Interaction Designer: Proficiency in interaction design makes graduates excellent candidates for roles focused on designing seamless and engaging user interactions.
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Usability Analyst: Some graduates may choose to become usability analysts, evaluating and improving the usability of digital products and systems.
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Information Architect: Careers as information architects involve organizing and structuring digital content and information to enhance user navigation and understanding.
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HCI Researcher: Graduates can work as HCI researchers, contributing to the advancement of HCI knowledge and best practices.
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AR/VR UX Designer: For those interested in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), careers involve designing immersive and user-friendly experiences in these emerging fields.
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User Researcher: Graduates can pursue roles as user researchers, conducting studies to understand user behavior and inform design decisions.
