Smart technology has already become a staple in our everyday lives and with the further development of artificial intelligence and the internet of things, our relationship with technology will only continue to increase. But like any relationship, our relationship with technology requires clear communication – which is where the Human Computer Interaction and Design (HCID) comes in.
By developing intuitive user interfaces and easy-to-use interactive systems, HCID facilitates how we ‘talk’ to our smart devices. With the EIT Digital master's programme in Human Computer Interaction and Design, you will get the skills and knowledge needed to design the systems that define this interaction.
Key benefits
By using a combination of face-to-face workshops, group activities, and hands-on exercises the master's programme curriculum covers everything related to human computer interaction and design, fully equiping you with the job-specific skills demanded by:
- User experience (UX) and interaction designers
- UX architects
- Usability engineers
- Interactive systems engineers
- Human factor experts
- Business development managers
- Product managers
- Consultants
To enhance the learning experience, the programme includes an opportunity to apply your new skills and knowledge towards creating new products and services based on exceptional usability.
Unlock new career opportunities
Careers in HCID are simply exploding. You will leave this programme having the training and skills needed to unlock a range of career opportunities. Our graduates can be found working in open innovation settings and leading technology companies. Some have even gone on to launch their own successful start-ups and consultancies.
Ready to join their ranks? Then apply today and start driving the digital transformation with HCID!
Is this programme for me?
Our HCID Master’s programme is open to applicants with either a Bachelor of Science degree or who are in their final year of study in:
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Electrical Engineering/Electronics
Applicants with a background in industrial design, media technology, computational linguistics, or cognitive sciences and who have sufficient skills in mathematics (minimum of 10-15 ects in differential and integral calculus, matrix algebra, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics), and programming (minimum of 10-15 ECTS in imperative programming, procedural and/or object-oriented), may also be considered.
In some circumstances, relevant work experience may compensate for a lack of relevant degree. Such work experience should be justified in your letter of motivation.
How is the programme structured?
All EIT Digital Master School programmes follow the same scheme:
- Students study one year at an ‘entry’ university and one year at an ‘exit’ university.
- The first year is similar at all entry points, with a focus on basic courses that lay the foundation for the chosen technical programme. Students are introduced to business and management during this first year. During the second semester, a design project is combined with business development exercises to demonstrate how technology can be transformed into a successful business with optional elective courses. Students are taught how to prepare and present a convincing business plan.
- In between the first year and the second year, students participate in the EIT Digital 2-week Summer School programme that addresses business opportunities within a socially relevant theme.
- The second year offers a specialisation and a graduation project. The graduation project includes an internship at a company or a research institute and cumulates with a Master thesis having a strong innovation and entrepreneurship dimension.
- Graduates receive degrees from the two universities and a certificate awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
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