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    MSc in Human Computer Interaction

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    Dublin, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €22,600.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    90
    Credits
    €70.00
    App fee

    MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Dublin, IE. Tuition is €22,600.

    About the program

    The program covers user-centered design, research methods, quantitative data analysis, AI ethics, and topics in HCI, with options in human language technologies, cognitive science, and digital media. It includes a thesis project and focuses on social scientific approaches to interaction design and its societal impacts.

    Focus: both
    172 (QS World University Rankings by Subject: Computer Science and Information Systems)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 11, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 iBT (at least 21 in writing and 19 in other sections)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months (Third Level Graduate Programme - Stamp 1G)

    €2,318.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin is €22,600 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin online or in-person?
    MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin take to complete?
    MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class honours NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent)
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin: 24 months (Third Level Graduate Programme - Stamp 1G)