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    Human-Computer Interaction MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £42,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person msc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £42,700.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary programme on the design and use of computer and mobile technology, focusing on interfaces between people and systems at the intersection of engineering, behavioural sciences, and design.

    Focus: coursework
    20 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Computer Science and Information Systems)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    $57,484.00
    Avg starting salary
    $16,800.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL is £42,700 across 180 required credits.
    Is Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second-class (2:1)
    How competitive is Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL?
    Human-Computer Interaction MSc at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.