Technology is ubiquitous in everyday life. Humans 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 students to work within user experience and human computer interaction. The program 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 program focuses on giving students the knowledge and skills to use social scientific approaches and theory to inform:

1) the design of user-centered technology interactions and to

2) understand the effect that design and technology interaction has on people's behaviors, perceptions and emotions encapsulating both at an individual and a societal level.