Overview

The MSc in Human Computer Interaction at the University of St Andrews gives students from a variety of backgrounds the tools, knowledge and skills to become practitioners in the areas of user experience, usability, information visualisation, human factors in computing systems, and human-computer interaction research.

Much of the core content is delivered by members of the St Andrews Human Computer Interaction (SACHI) research group.

Key facts

Develop your practical skills in the process and practice of prototyping and implementing interactive computing systems.

Extend your specialist knowledge and critical thinking with a project involving a wide-ranging investigation and a substantial software development, leading to your dissertation.

Choose from a wide range of optional modules to explore your interests and nurture your strengths.

Cultivate an interdisciplinary approach to your creative thinking and problem solving.

Learn key workplace skills around collaborative design by working on real projects from internal and external stakeholders.

Careers

The Human Computer Interaction (HCI) MSc modules have been developed by expert researchers who regularly publish in leading international conferences such as ACM CHI, UIST, InfoVis and MobileHCI.

Students who complete this MSc will be at the forefront of HCI and information visualisation and have access to a range of roles in industry such as UX designers, visual analysts, interaction designers and interaction architects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

User-Centred Interaction Design

Object-Oriented Modelling, Design and Programming

Artificial Intelligence Practice

Information Visualisation

Interactive Software and Hardware

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree.

CV. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.

Personal statement (optional).

Two original signed academic references.

Academic transcripts and degree certificates. Please only provide certified copies with official English translations if applicable. Do not send original documents as they cannot be returned.

Tuition Fees

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29990 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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