Study coursework and a thesis in user-centred interface design with HIT Lab NZ.
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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:
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.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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.
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.
2024 tuition fee estimate: $9,283 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,839 (120 points)
2024 tuition fee estimate: $48,000 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $49,900 (120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $51,900 (120 points)
2024 SSL: $9.17 per point ($1,100.40 for 120 points)
2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($1,166.40 for 120 points)
Graduating with an MHIT prepares you to enter the workforce or continue research with a PhD.
Our MHIT graduates have skills to work as:
PhD graduates may also pursue academic careers in tertiary institutions.
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