Curriculum

The programme of Human Computer Interaction (120 EC) usually takes two years to complete and consists of four parts:

Mandatory courses	32 EC
Primary electives	22.5 EC
Secondary electives	22.5 EC
Research part	43 EC

Mandatory courses

You will take four 7.5 EC courses, one 1 EC course and two 0.5 EC courses. See the drop-down below for an overview.

Primary courses

You must choose three 7.5 EC courses out of a list (see the drop-down below).

Secondary courses

The secondary electives are meant to broaden your interests and skills. Choose a profile to direct your career towards education, communication or management or simply take extra courses that match your interest.

What can you choose?

A profile

You may replace one of the 7.5 EC primary electives and 22,5 EC in secondary electives with the 30 EC profile Complex systems. More information you can find on the Profiles page.

Extra courses

Take three courses in the categories below:

Remaining primary electives
Other courses from research-oriented master programmes4, within or outside the UU, that contribute towards the aim of the programme and the individual study plan (subject to approval by the Board of Examiners)
A deficiency courses (if assigned as a requirement)

You can also choose secondary electives from this pre-defined list:

Research part

In the Research part of the programme, you will combine the theoretical knowledge you obtained during courses with practical experimental skills leading to the Master’s thesis.

Keep in mind that Part 1 of the research project (INFOMHC1) can start as soon as you have completed the mandatory, primary, and secondary electives. Part 2 of the research project can start after completing Part 1 and all courses.

All info about Research Project

Extra opportunities

Please note: the information below only applies when you want to combine two masters that are similar in terms of both subject matter and learning outcomes. It is possible to combine two totally different programmes, without overlap (Double Degree). Unlike the TWIN programme, a Double Degree is 240 EC minus standard possible exemptions. The double degree programme amounts to at least 210 EC.

The combined programme (TWIN) typically requires a minimum of 180 EC based on the combination of the chosen Master’s and can be completed in three years or less, depending on how well you are able to structure your studies. The Board of Examiners of both Master's programmes have to approve the proposed programme.

Requirements:

To be eligible for a Double Master's programme you must:

Have completed your bachelor's degree without delay
Meet the admission requirements for both Master's programmes you wish to combine
Demonstrate excellent academic records and strong motivation
Be able to handle the increased workload and academic demands of pursuing two degrees simultaneously

Important considerations:

Approval: The Board of Examiners of both Master's programmes must approve your proposed Double Master's programme
Tuition fees: For Dutch or EU/EER students, there is no additional tuition fee for pursuing a Double Master's programme
Time management: The programme requires excellent time management skills and academic discipline
Course selection: Your course selection must meet the minimum requirements for both Master's programme
Research Integration: Consider how to effectively integrate your research interests across both programmes

Students who finish the programme obtain two separate degrees, i.e. one diploma for each Master’s programme.

How to apply:

Contact the programme coordinator of the programme to express your interest in pursuing a Double Master's degree
Your application will be considered by the programme leaders of both Master's programmes involved
You must be enrolled in both participating Master's programmes
Together with the programme coordinators, complete and sign the Double Degree Master's Programme form
Include a motivation letter explaining why you want to pursue a Double Master's programme
Upload the completed form along with your application in Osiris Case

For more information, please consult the Education and Examinations Regulations (EER/OER) or contact one the Master’s programme coordinators.

Visual overview curriculum

If you start the programme in September, your curriculum will be as follows:

HCI	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4
Year 1 (61,5 EC)	- GSNS-INTRO (0,5 EC) - INFOIHCI (1 EC) - INFOMSCSP (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- INFOMQLM (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - INFOMQNM (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - INFOMITI (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)
Year 2 (58,5 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0,5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - Elective (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0,5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - INFOMHCI1 project proposal (15 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - INFOMHCI2 Thesis (25 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) -NFOMHCI2Thesis (25 EC)

If you start the programme in February, your curriculum will be as follows:

HCI	Period 3	Period 4	Period 1	Period 2
Year 1 (61,5 EC)	- GSNS-INTRO (0,5 EC) - INFOIHCI (1 EC) - INFOMQNM (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- INFOMITI (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - INFOMSCSP (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- F1-MHPSDL1 (0 EC) (prep for FI-MHPSDL2) - INFOMQLM (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)
Year 2 (58,5 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0,5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - Elective (7,5 EC) - Elective (7,5 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - FI-MHPSDL2 (0,5 EC) (follow-up to F1-MHPSDL1) - INFOMHCI1 project proposal (15 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - INFOMHCI2 Thesis (25 EC)	- INFOCHCI (3 EC) - NFOMHCI2Thesis (25 EC)

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