Human-Computer Interaction

7.5 credits
Bachelor's level
Autumn Term 2025

About the course

The course covers metaphores and conceptual models, interaction techniques, natural language, gestures, direct manipulation, computer-aided cooperation, the design process, design support, prototypes, tools, task analysis, and evaluation techniques.

Syllabus

Application and eligibility

Human-Computer Interaction, 7.5 credits

Autumn Term 2025

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 50%

Required Knowledge

Entry requirements:
- at least 7,5 hp introduction to programming and
- either at least 7,5 hp in data structures and algorithms or the course Applications Programming (Python), 7,5

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-57220

Application

Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.

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Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 19,038

Total fee

SEK 19,038

Details about tuition, fees and funding

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Course is given by

Department of Computing Science