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MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Course overview Become a specialist in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) with our MSc course. You’ll learn the skills for exciting roles in areas from gaming and entertainment to healthcare and communication. Build your knowledge of the underpinning theories, methodologies and practice of HCI. From businesses building their strategies to online shopping and social media, you’ll be able to solve challenges we’ll face in the future. You’ll not only learn about the interface a system provides, but how to build and evaluate systems. We’ll encourage you to think creatively to build innovative solutions to new problems and emerging applications and domains. As well as becoming a specialist in HCI, you’ll develop skills in analysis, research, technology and how to present your work. You’ll be well prepared for a broad range of careers from interaction designer and UX/UI to games design or front-end developer. Study our continually updated curriculum and degree programmes that align with industry needs, ensuring you are highly sought after in the global job market Your degree is closely connected to the research conducted at the University’s HCI Centre, through both coursework and project work Learn from experts involved in cutting-edge research Benefit from our partnership with the Alan Turing Institute Develop your skills in state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound facilities for Computer Science students.
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