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The University of Washington's Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) equips graduates for leadership positions across various design and technology fields, including user experience research, interface development, interaction design, product creation, and human-computer systems. Students in the HCDE Master's program tackle practical challenges alongside our renowned faculty and peers from varied professional disciplines. The program offers adaptable scheduling options for both part-time and full-time participants. HCDE fosters a collaborative, cross-disciplinary learning environment. Alumni earn engineering degrees and pursue careers as UX specialists, systems analysts, design investigators, usability testers, digital content creators, among other roles. Situated on Seattle's picturesque campus, students benefit from proximity to major tech companies headquartered in the Pacific Northwest region.
Applicants to the Master's program in Human Centered Design & Engineering must have a Bachelor's degree by the time the program begins in autumn quarter to be considered.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5