MSc in Human Computer Interaction in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 25,904
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
15 months

Nestled in Silicon Valley's core at Santa Clara, California, UCSC's innovative Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction spans four quarters (15 months), preparing students for careers in User Experience (UX), including product design and UX research. The curriculum covers design methodologies, prototyping techniques, technical implementation, user studies, and effective teamwork with stakeholders. Building on UC Santa Cruz's commitment to social equity, the program emphasizes critical thinking to combat implicit biases, engage diverse user groups, and recognize possible negative impacts during design processes


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

GPA minimum 3.0 Letters of Recommendation 3 Transcripts TOEFL or IELTS International Applicants Only Minimum TOEFL score of 83 Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 Personal History Statement Statement of Purpose CV required preferably from a link to a personal web page containing CV NOTE GRE is not required GRE is not required nor will it be considered in admissions for HCI M.S. applications. A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last two years of undergraduate education. This should be displayed on your official academic records. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process Upload your unofficial transcripts in the online application Official copies are not currently required for the application only for accepting an offer of admission however we reserve the right to change this requirement at any time. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought. Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree.

Tuition USD 25,904

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