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Interaction Design and Emergent Technologies 7.5 credits

About the course

The course is based on current driving forces for the development of new digital technology and its practical applications in societal contexts. Based on established knowledge in human-computer interaction and interaction design, the course focuses on emerging technologies, which contribute to societal change and development. The course further focuses on the application of conceptual frameworks intended to describe, explain and understand the relationship between emerging technologies and their use at different levels in society. In addition, methods and models are discussed in order to be able to propose and evaluate new solutions for interaction design. An integral part of the course consists of an in-depth study of ethical and societal issues related to both the use and study of new digital technology.

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  • Spring 2026

    • Interaction Design and Emergent Technologies

      Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site

      Application opens 15 September 2025

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      Starts

      19 January 2026

      Ends

      18 February 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-27303


      Eligibility Admission to the course requires 90 credits in Informatics, Computer science, Information Systems, Cognitive science, or equivalent studies. Also required is English B/6
      Selection

      Academic credits

      Application

      The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.


      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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Join a vibrant academic community where high-quality education meets groundbreaking research in science, technology, humanities, and the arts. At Umeå University, you will learn from passionate, expert teachers and benefit from a close connection between research, education, collaboration, and innovation.

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