Interaction Technology
Winter intake start date
2025-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2024-11-25
Delve into the field of human-computer interaction and design and develop interactive technologies that are meaningful to people and society.
In today’s 21st century, modern technology is integrated into our daily lives more than ever before. But none of the advanced technologies we use today would have been successful if humans failed to interact with them. Human-computer interaction is one of the most important considerations in any kind of technological development. So how can you include the user in the development of new, interactive technologies? For example, what does it take to design a robot that can recognise and respond to human emotions? Or a technology that enables mediated social touch between loved ones? If you are interested in the field of human-machine interaction and you want to design and develop interactive technologies that are meaningful to people and society, the Master’s in Interaction Technology is right for you.
In this two-year, English-taught Master’s, you will study as well as shape the interaction between people and (IT-based) technologies. From ideation to prototyping to evaluation; you will learn to design intelligent, interactive and socially aware systems that are aligned with end-user needs and can enhance user experience. To do so, you will gain knowledge within fields such as computer science, human-machine interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and/or electrical engineering, and complement this with an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and user contexts.
As a master’s student in Interaction Technology, you will find out-of-the-box solutions to societal challenges, by linking technical possibilities to societal and human needs and wishes. It's not merely about developing and advancing such interactive technologies, but it is also about understanding their value in today’s society. How does a certain type of technology affect the interaction between people? Or the interaction between people and systems?
With a Master’s degree in Interaction Technology, you will have in-depth knowledge and expertise in key fields of engineering and technology, along with a solid, hands-on understanding of human behaviour and the interaction between people and technology. You will have special skills either as an entrepreneur, a designer or a researcher. ITECH students are in high demand for internships with leading tech companies. And our graduates usually find exciting, challenging jobs within several months of completing their studies.
As a graduate, you might launch a social robot or Internet of Things startup, join a high-tech company as innovator, or lead research in new interactive tech solutions. You will have what it takes to recognize needs and opportunities, develop outstanding and meaningful interactive solutions on the basis of real user needs and get them to the people who need them. Whatever you decide to do, your unique blend of technology and behavioural understanding will make you stand out from the mass of graduates.
