Master of Interaction Design

Interaction designers play a vital role in creating digital products that are useable, uncomplicated, and human-centred. If you're looking to develop advanced knowledge about the design process for interactive products – this is the program for you.

The Master of Interaction Design is for graduates who haven't previously studied interaction design, or who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design. For more information, see Program Details.
Complete courses from a huge range of options. Courses cover topics including programming, web design, human-computer interaction, social computing, and more. Studio-based and project-focused courses are also offered.
Undertake a research project that addresses a specific topic or problem from interaction design or design computing. You'll be involved in all aspects of research, from defining a topic and methodology to presenting your results.
Benefit from a program that offers a flexible study plan. Because the Master of Interaction Design study plan has such a large number of elective courses to choose from, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry, or your career goals.

The Master of Interaction Design will teach you how to understand, analyse and solve usability problems.

Campus Life

State-of-the-art facilities

The school is home to facilities including more than 400 Windows, Unix and Apple workstations; more than 20 specialist computer labs (including 10 with 24-hour access); a university-wide 802.11ac Wi-Fi network; and dedicated IT and engineering support staff.
Teaching staff

Our teachers are tops

Our research and teaching work in Computer Science and Information Systems was ranked 60th in the world by subject in the 2017 QS World University Rankings. This puts our academics as the best ranked in Queensland and in the top five in Australia.
Beyond the classroom

Turn your idea into something big

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology has pioneered the development of the Idea Hub – a startup pre-incubator for aspiring student entrepreneurs. The hub gives students access to workshops, experienced mentors, a network of local and global innovators, and more.
Research

Keep up-to-date and know more

UQ is home to the Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology and also has a dedicated Centre for Discrete Mathematics and Computing, which means our teaching is informed by the very best and very latest research.
Why study

Annual student design exhibition
In the classroom

Studio-based learning

Interaction design professionals work in multidisciplinary teams to address open-ended, real-life design projects. Your program simulates this environment through studio-based and project courses.

Graduates of the Master of Interaction Design have advanced understanding of usability problems and how to solve them. They also have diverse skills relevant to a range of industries, sectors and discipline areas.

Graduates typically work across the public and private sectors. Employers include technology companies, banking and financial services, digital agencies, media companies, government agencies, and health providers.

Because the program has a strong emphasis on research and research skills, other students work in research or advisory positions, or choose to enrol in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program.

Program details Next

Summary

Program code

5580
Faculty

Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Duration

2 Years full-time
Commencing

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2019)
Program level

Postgraduate Coursework
Units

32
Delivery location

St Lucia
AQF

Level 9
CRICOS code

080726K

Admissions criteria

Prerequisites

Degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree in a field other than Interaction Design/User Experience Design/Multimedia Design with a GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7 point scale. View additional entry requirements for applicants with overseas qualifications.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.

Visa requirements

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Interaction Design are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.

The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.

Program structure

Courses

The courses offered in the Master of Interaction Design are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses Program Rules

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Interaction Design. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.

Program Rules

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Early exit points

Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of Interaction Design at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:

Australian Computer Society

Accreditation body

The Master of Interaction Design is accredited by:

Australian Computer Society

Programs and Courses

If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.

Indicative annual fee

AUD $42,768

Indicative fee 2019

The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Interaction Design for the 2019 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.

A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year.

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.

All fees are reviewed annually.

Visit Tuition fees for more information.

Scholarships

International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.

Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.

Applying online

Apply now

All international student applications for the Master of Interaction Design can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Master of Interaction Design is 5580. You'll need this when applying.

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