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Ireland, Leinster
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1854
Total Students: 38,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Main Campus Address
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Technology is ubiquitous in our everyday life. We have countless interactions whether it be through mobile apps, smart devices, or more traditional desktop systems. It is vital now more than ever that these interfaces are designed with a deep understanding of the user, their desires and needs as well as how these interfaces will impact society more widely.
The MSc in Human Computer Interaction combines core elements and skills to prepare you to work within user experience and human computer interaction. The programme is unique in Ireland, harnessing the world-class expertise in the School of Information & Communication Studies to explore the discipline of human-computer interaction (HCI), from a social science perspective.
The programme focuses on giving students the knowledge and skills to use social scientific approaches and theory to inform
1) the design of user-centred technology interactions and to
2) understand the effect that design and technology interaction has on people's behaviours, perceptions and emotions encapsulating both at an individual and a societal level.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2025 | Closed |
*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.
Careers
Human Computer Interaction is a hugely diverse area, with key skills being applicable to a wide variety of domains and is complimentary to degrees from natural sciences, computer science, arts, business and law amongst others.
The MSc focuses on giving students the skills to understand and problem solve around user and societal issues facing us in an increasingly digital world.
Dublin is one of Europe’s digital hubs, with leading international technology companies such as Apple, Twitter, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Intel having a presence. These companies rely on HCI expertise when developing their interfaces, experiences and products.
Possible Jobs (Across the programme): User Experience Researcher; Interaction Designer; User Interface Researcher; Conversation Designer; Media Analyst; Digital Policy Expert; Quantitative Data Analyst; Product Designer; Ergonomic Specialist; PhD Research in HCI
Prospective Postgraduate Students
Academic
You will find a listing of annually awarded scholarships, prizes and awards for Graduate students under each College below.
Details of graduate scholarships are also published on the Graduate Studies website, and depending on your area of study may also be listed on your School website. Details of graduate business scholarships can be found on the (opens in a new window)Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School website.
UCD Global Scholarships
The scholarships administered by UCD Global are for students who will be charged non-EU fee rates only. If a student is charged EU fees following an assessment, they are not eligible for the scholarships advertised through UCD Global (though they may still be eligible for other UCD scholarships). For queries on this, please contact UCD Global. There are two scholarships administered directly by UCD Global.
Global Excellence Scholarship
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Lochlann Quinn School of Business VPI Discretionary Scholarship
Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship
UCD IFY Scholarship
UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships
Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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