Master of Human Interface Technology
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- February
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Overview
Master of Human Interface Technology
Introduction
Human Interface Technology aims to improve interactive technology to meet users’ needs. This technology is useful in a wide range of areas such as medicine, rehabilitation, education and training, entertainment, and business.
UC's Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau | Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HIT Lab NZ) encourages students to start by understanding how people think and work. By combining multidisciplinary viewpoints, user-centred design, and facilitating collaboration with external companies and teams, graduates can develop the skills needed to produce high-impact work globally.
The Master of Human Interface Technology (MHIT) offers students direct engagement with industry through projects and scholarships.
Graduates of the MHIT will have:
- knowledge of interface design principles
- the ability to describe and evaluate interface hardware and software
- experience of working on projects and in teams
- research and development skills.
Master of Human Interface Technology
Entry requirements
To enrol, you should have an honours degree in Computer Science, Design, Psychology, or another appropriate field. Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau | HIT Lab NZ encourages students from a variety of backgrounds to apply for entry into this multidisciplinary field.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Human Interface Technology or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Human Interface Technology
How do I plan my degree?
The MHIT consists of a thesis worth 90 points and 30 points of coursework.
The degree is to be completed full-time over 1 year, and starts in February each year.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Human Interface Technology.
Master of Human Interface Technology
Subjects and courses
Study covers a wide range of topics including user-centred design, the development of new interface devices and technologies (hardware and software), evaluating these technologies within the application context, and studying the broader impact on human behaviour and society.
- HITD690 Thesis in Human Interface Technology
- 30 points of HITD courses
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $9,283 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,839 (120 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $48,000 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $49,900 per 120 points
Master of Human Interface Technology
Master of Human Interface Technology
Career opportunities
Graduating with an MHIT prepares you to enter the workforce or continue research with a PhD.
Our MHIT graduates have skills to work as:
- User experience design professionals
- AR & VR developers
- Software developers
- Senior product designers
- Head researchers
- Consultants.
PhD graduates may also pursue academic careers in tertiary institutions.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
