Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction
BSc (Hons)
The University of Dundee offers the only Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Honours degree in the UK.
This is a 3-year Honours degree focusing on the technical and human aspects of interaction between people and computers. The importance of human computer interaction and good interface design is increasingly recognised as the key to the future of successful software development.
Why study Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction at Dundee?
Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction focuses on user experience rather than more theoretical concepts. In particular, it contains less computer programming content than our Applied Computing degree. It is the degree to study if you wish to be a market ready User Experience expert in only 3 years.
This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding in computing and software development to enable you to play a leading role in the application of computing in industry, commerce and research, especially within the field of Human Computer Interaction.
Dundee's School of Computing has a 30-year international reputation for excellence in the area of Human Computer Interaction, particularly for specialist user populations. For example, we have a 'user pool' for those with complicated communication needs and for older adults.
What's so good about Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction at Dundee?
Students can use a range of equipment such as servers, Macs, Arduino systems and programming kit for games consoles such as the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation. The School of Computing is also home to one of only two Microsoft Surface tables in Scotland.
You will have 24-hour access to our award winning Queen Mother Building. It has an unusual mixture of lab space and breakout areas, with a range of conventional and special equipment for you to use. You can use your own laptop, if you wish to; wireless access is available throughout the building.
Who should study this course?
If you have an interest in computing, an aptitude for practical problem solving and scientific principles, and enjoy thinking outside the box, then this course is for you.
You do not need any advanced mathematics or prior programming knowledge to take this course.
Degrees Available
- BSc Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction
Related Courses at Dundee
Teaching & Assessment
Careers
Our students are highly employable. During the course, you will be able to:
- Develop the expertise that employers want from computing graduates - our Industrial Advisory Board includes experts from a range of industries including Amazon, Scottish Enterprise Tayside, NCR, Chevron and Microsoft
- Take part in an industrial team project module and have the option to take a module about Technology Innovation Management.
- Take a work placement module between your 2nd and 3rd years.
By the end of the course, you will be pepared for a wide range of good career prospects in computing - the UK faces a massive shortage of graduates qualified to fill the 120,000 new jobs in computing and IT every year.
Postgraduate study
Some graduates choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level on our taught Masters degrees or undertake a PhD within the School of Computing. For more information, visit the School of Computing website.
Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements, please note qualifications have to be obtained at the first sitting of examinations.
Courses starting September 2013
First Year Entry
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| GCE A-Level | ABB * | |
| ILC Higher | N/A | |
| IB Diploma | 32 points (including 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level) | |
| Essential Subjects | * including two sciences English and Mathematics at Standard Grade Credit Level 2/Intermediate 2 (Grade B), GCSE (Grade B), ILC Ordinary (Grade B), IB Subsidiary Level (Grade 5) |
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| EU & International | Visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country |
Other Qualifications
| Qualification | Grade | |
| SQA | A relevant HNC with A in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits. A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units |
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| Scottish Baccalaureate |
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| EDEXCEL |
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| Advanced Diploma |
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| Welsh Baccalaureate |
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| Applicants with alternative overseas qualifications should visit the relevant country page on our International website. | ||
Fees and Funding
There have been many changes to the arrangements for funding students entering higher education in recent years, yet a degree from the University of Dundee, with its high rate of employment success, remains a cost-effective option.
The fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.
| Fee category | Fees for students starting September 2012 | Scholarships & Bursaries applicable |
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| Scottish students | £1,820 per year of study. You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. |
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| Students from the rest of the UK | £9,000 per year of study. You can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company. |
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| EU students | £1,820 per year of study. You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. |
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| Overseas students (non-EU) | £12,180 per year. |
The fee shown is annual, and may be subject to an increase each year.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
All applications must be made through UCAS
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: D65
| Degree | UCAS Codes | KIS data |
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| BSc Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction | I140 | View KIS data for this course |
UCAS Application Process
International Applicants
We have information specifically for international applicants on our International website:
- Your Home Country - including information about qualifications from individual countries
- Fees and Funding
- English Language Requirements
- International Student Support
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact:
Home / EU applicants
Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388585/ 384370/ 388074 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 01382 388585/ 384370/ 388074 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
International applicants
International Office
Admissions & Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 388 111 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 388 111 (from outside the UK)
Email: ContactUs@dundee.ac.uk
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