Usability Engineering, MSc
An interdisciplinary Master's programme focused on human-centred design, user research, and interaction design.
Best for:Best for computer scientists, psychologists, and designers seeking to specialize in usability engineering and human-computer interaction.
Overview
The Usability Engineering MSc at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is a three-semester, full-time programme designed to prepare students for professional roles in the development of user-friendly interactive systems. The curriculum integrates human-centred design, psychology, user research, and strategic process management to address real-world challenges. Students engage in project-based learning and interdisciplinary teamwork to master qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods. The programme culminates in a Master's thesis that allows students to investigate an independent research question with practical relevance. Graduates are equipped with the methodological and analytical skills required to excel in industries where user experience is a critical success factor.
What you'll do
- Analyze contexts of use and derive user needs and requirements for interactive systems.
- Design and prototype interactive systems using human-centred design principles.
- Evaluate interactive systems using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Integrate usability engineering standards into software and product development lifecycles.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to solve complex, real-world design challenges.
- Conduct an independent research project for the Master's thesis in the third semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree (BSc, BA, or equivalent) in psychology, computer science, or design.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; C1 level (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Academic background in psychology, computer science, or design.
- Minimum overall grade of 2.0 on the German grading scale.
- Completion of at least 210 credit points (or seven semesters of full-time study).
- Proficiency in English at C1 level or equivalent.
- Applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must meet the minimum credit point requirement of 210 ECTS.
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Applications must be submitted through the uni-assist portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language certificates are prepared according to the university's guidelines.
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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