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Description

The Human-Computer Interaction and Design (HCID) master’s programme is an interdisciplinary programme where our User-Centred Design approach places the users at the centre of the design process. By combining human aspects (both at a cognitive, aesthetic and sensory-motor level) to technological and business aspects, we create new products and services with great usability and user experience, and a solid customer demand, which often translate into commercial success. 

HCID serves as the bridge to new products and services. Students learn how to design and define how people interact and live with the modern ever changing technical world. 

The ICT Innovation programme has separate application periods and admission procedures from the other Master's programmes offered by Aalto University. Further information on the admission is available on the . 

Language of instruction

In the master’s programme, the language of instruction is English.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Students admitted to Master's Programme in ICT Innovation (EIT Digital Master School) - Human-Computer Interaction and Design are eligible for scholarships and liable for tuition fees according to EIT Digital's tuition fee and scholarship scheme. 

Students are not liable for paying tuition fees 91ÇàÇà²Ý University or eligible for Aalto University scholarships. Please see for more information. 

Structure of studies

EIT Digital Master School programmes are double degree programmes in which studies at taken at two different universities in two different countries. The programme leads into two Master of Science degrees (double degree) from the two universities the student has studied in. 

Overall, the two-year programme comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits: 

• Major (60 ECTS) 
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor (30 ECTS) 
• Master’s thesis (30 ECTS) 

Specialisations

The programme is a double degree programme, which means that you will study at two European universities and in two different countries. Aalto University offers HCID studies as both entry (first-year) and exit (second-year) studies. For the full list of universities, please visit the . 

The first year will be similar at all five HCID entry point universities with foundation courses in: 

• Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction 
• User-Centred Design Methods 
• Programming of Interactive Systems 
• Evaluation Techniques 
• Multidisciplinary Design Project 

An important part of the programme are also the Innovation and & Entrepreneurship (I&E) courses. 

During the second year of studies, the student chooses a specialisation option offered in one of the seven exit point universities. Aalto University offers a specialisation in Cross-Device Interaction with courses on various design and user interface development techniques embarking from web and mobile development towards post-desktop interactions with virtual or augmented reality. Human interaction capabilities and goals largely remain the same even if the used interaction device and implementation methods evolve. 90’s early experimentations with mobile code (Java) have changed to responsive design and mobile-first culture of information consumption. Through developments in sensors, algorithms, and computer graphics we are waiting for the consumer break-through of augmented reality and 3D user interfaces.

More information on the programme content and curriculum can be found in the Student guide.

Internationalisation

The EIT Digital Master School programmes are inherently international because the studies take place at two different universities in two different countries. The programme provides its students with a profound experience of working and studying in multiple countries in an international environment. 

Further study opportunities

The programme qualifies for doctoral studies (Doctor of Science in an applicable field). 

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Human-Computer Interaction and Design master’s programme qualify for jobs in international and local organizations in both technical and business roles. Graduates could become: 

• User experience (UX) or interaction designer 
• UX Architect 
• Usability engineer 
• Interactive systems engineer 
• Human factors expert 
• Business developer 
• Product manager 
• Consultant

Through their multidisciplinary attitude, HCID graduates are valuable in open innovation settings where different aspects (market, users, social aspects, media technologies) come together. They can choose to work within companies that provide value-added products and services, such as game companies, e-learning, web developers, and entertainment. An alternative path would be to start your own company to provide product or technology development, media content, business development or consultancy services. 

Research focus

The studies in the programme are closely related to the research conducted at the relevant departments of the consortium universities including Aalto University's Department of Computer Science. 

Co-operation with other parties

Please visit the to learn more about the industry partners. 

Contact information

EIT Digital Master School

masterschool@eitdigital.eu

https://masterschool.eitdigital.eu/