Human-Computer Interaction

Education facts

Code: DIT096

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is a field which deals with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive systems and studying phenomena around them. The aim of the course is to allow students to experience the most important phases of user-centered design: understanding context of use, charting requirements, generating multiple design solutions and evaluating prototypes with users. The course consists of both theoretical and practical parts, and students learn about the different steps in the design process and relevant methods for designing for users. The course covers a broad area of designing interactive systems, which includes different types of interfaces and interaction modalities. The course prepares students to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment with specialists in design and cognitive science.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course, the student must have successfully completed 7.5 hec in programming (e.g., DIT009 Fundamentals of programming or DIT044 Object-oriented programming, or equivalent) Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English B or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Human-Computer Interaction

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 3 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %