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MFA in Interaction Design

Umeå Institute of Design - Umeå University


Location

Sweden

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Design, IT & Computer Science

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Master's Degree

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

Masters programme, 120 ECTS-credits

The Master’s programme in Interaction Design deals with the relation between people and IT. Interaction design is about the ability to design both the cognitive and physical interface and integrate them into a successful whole. We aim to enable designers to create sustainable, comprehensible and pleasurable information-based products, services and environments.

All courses are structured into 5-, 10- or 20-week blocks. Within each block, shorter course modules offer specific skills training, theoretic studies and practical exercises. Studio courses are usually part of a 5-week block and are aimed at learning specific skills and applying them in practical exercises.

About the School

Umeå University, Umeå Institute of Design

Umeå Institute of Design provides five academic programmes focusing exclusively on industrial design and related specializations. Programmes range from Bachelors to Masters and Doctoral levels. We offer highly competitive, professional and international industrial design educational programmes supported by exceptional technical facilities and resources. The Institute is organized within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Umeå University.

Master Programmes

At Master’s levels, there are three internationally oriented and specialized two-year programmes leading to a Master’s degree comprising 120 ECTS-credits.

The three disciplines are:

  • Advanced Product Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Transportation Design

The master programmes are run in English and are open to international students. EU-citizens pay no tuition fees.

International Students

Students from all over the world are currently enrolled in our Master's programmes creating a unique blend of creative energy and cross-cultural enrichment.

Currently, we have students from 30+ countries including Norway, Canada, Denmark, UK, India, Turkey, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Korea, China, Germany and USA. Close to 80 percent of the MA students come from other countries than Sweden.

Cooperation with the Industry

In all four programmes, the Institute cooperates regularly with a number of companies and organizations including Google, IKEA, Nokia, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Cars, Ericsson, ABB, Electrolux and Husqvarna, several of which are also strongly involved with the Institute’s research programmes.

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