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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2005
Total Students: 6,000 +
Main Campus Address
Falkner Rd, Farnham GU9 7DS, United Kingdom
UCA's MSc degree in Human Computer interaction will provide you with skills that bridge a number of creative industries - from games design, product design, service design, software design to even designing interactive information systems.
On this course you'll be introduced to the field of human computer interaction as both an academic and design discipline, and you'll combine applied projects with theoretical knowledge.
Initially, you'll learn about human perception and action as well as the role of emotion and how this relates to the design of interfaces. So, you'll cover vision and hearing as well as external senses such as touch, taste and smell, and internal senses. We will also look at the importance of short and long-term memory as well as context and situation awareness.
You'll also focus on design methodologies and how they relate to field of interaction design, from methods of understanding the problem space, to prototyping and evaluating your work. You'll explore tools that support wire-framing and techniques for rapid prototyping, and you'll also learn about walk-throughs, user testing and focus groups.
There will be the opportunity to explore ideas through short assignments, collaborative thematic work as well as your Final Major Project.
Along the way, you'll be taught and supported by our mix of academic staff and experienced industry professionals, in our extensive facilities with cutting-edge technologies. There will also be opportunities to network with other industry professionals and experts in your field as this course is focused on building your network and position within a fast-paced and competitive industry.
Master's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
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*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.
International Scholarships and Discounts 2024/2025
Type | Value | Courses | Eligibility | Criteria of Award |
Early-bird Reduction (Unlimited) | £1,200 fee reduction for the first year | All full-time courses including PhD | All international offer holders | Deposit paid in full by the last day of April (September start date) or October (January start date) AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment. |
International Future Leaders of the Creative Industries Scholarship (350 scholarships) |
£3,000 fee reduction for the first year | All full-time courses including PhD | All international offer holders | Academic and creative excellence, IELTS 6.0/6.5 (UG/ PG), deposit paid in full by the last day of June (September start date) or November (January start dates) AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of second instalment. |
UCA Creative Europe Scholarship (Unlimited) | Fee reduction to the equivalent of home student fee for duration of the course | All full-time courses including PhD | All applicants who are resident in the European Union | The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form. |
UCA Creative Development Scholarship (Unlimited) | £3,000 fee reduction for the first year | All full-time courses including PhD | All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). | All applicants who are residents of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance. |
All full-time Design Programmes, Pathways and PhD | All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). | All applicants who are residents of Nigeria and Ghana AND a deposit of £5,500 prior to CAS insurance AND first year tuition fees paid in full by the deadline of the second instalment. |
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£4,500 fee reduction for the first year | All full-time courses including PhD | All applicants who are residents of specific countries (see list in criteria). | All applicants from Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei or Timor-Leste AND first year tuition fees paid in full prior to CAS issuance. | |
UCA Excellence Scholarship (Unlimited) | £2,000 fee reduction for second year and third year (2:2 and above) |
All full-time UG courses | All international offer holders | You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in your previous year of study |
Pathways to Degree (Unlimited) | If you received a fee reduction for your Integrated Foundation or Integrated Pre-masters, you will receive £3,000 fee reduction again in the following year of study |
All full-time degree courses | All international offer holders | You will need to successfully complete and pass in your previous year of study |
UCA International PhD Scholarship | £5,000 fee reduction for the 1st year, £3,000 fee reduction for year 2 and 3 | All full-time PhD courses | All international students | The scholarship will be automatically awarded if you meet all the eligibility criteria. You do not need to complete an application form. |
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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