Human-Technology Interaction, Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering

Why choose HTI?Digital products and services become worthwhile only through the interaction between human users and technological features. Modern societies need professionals with thorough understanding of how to design and develop user-friendly, innovative, and sustainable digital products and services, as well as engaging ways to interact with them.We offer a globally remarkable set of coursesMaster’s degree studies in Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) offer a rich array of courses in human-computer interaction, human-centred design, user research, and creative & critical thinking. You will gain know-how on interaction design and user interface design, user experience evaluation, user psychology, human-centred software development processes, usability engineering, multimodal human-computer interaction, accessibility, cross-cultural and sustainable design, gamified and playful design approaches, as well as qualitative and quantitative research skills to study people as users of IT. From technological viewpoint, the studies cover modern user interfaces in mobile and desktop applications, virtual and augmented reality, human-robot interaction, collaboration technologies, industrial machinery, and many other emerging technologies. HTI is a multidisciplinary field, meaning that you will work with professionals with different backgrounds.Research-led educationOur education builds strongly on the research conducted in the Tampere University Computer-Human Interaction (TAUCHI) research centre and the Gameful Realities research centre. Also check this video about why HTI matters in daily life.Career prospectsYou may further specialise in one of our three professional profiles:1) Designer: e.g., UI design, UX design, service design, sustainable design.2) Interaction developer: e.g., front-end, interactivity, rapid prototyping.3) HTI Researcher: e.g., user research, evaluation, impact assessment.All these profiles are in high demand in the software business, consultancies, and academia—both in Finland and globally. We also offer advanced courses on various research-led themes, such as multimodal interaction, sociotechnical systems, gamification, and emerging interaction technologies. These help you to build a unique expert profile that is competitive in the job market. In a broader sense, you will learn how technology affects people’s lives and how to design efficient, engaging, and ethical digital products and services. The degree leads you to hands-on work in various course projects and provides basics for scientific thinking and writing. The studies also give a solid basis for you to continue with doctoral studies in the field.Human-Technology Interaction is one of the specialisations in the Master’s Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering.