Interaction Design (Taught)

Transform your understanding of user interaction and digital experiences through innovative practices and critical engagement.

The MA in Interaction Design supports you in understanding computer-related design rooted in the relationship between people and technology. This course supports an experimental approach to user-related interactions and experiences, drawing from a range of design thinking practices and principles. You will develop innovative, speculative outcomes that reimagine interactive practices to support a more inclusive future, focusing on human/computer interaction components like users, tasks, tools, interfaces, and contexts.

The course encourages interdisciplinary collaboration that is aligned with the broader practice of human-centred and more than human-centred design. By the end of the course, you’ll have a professional body of work aligned with your interests and future aspirations in relation to technology. You will be adept at clearly communicating the results of your research and confidently applying current thinking and conceptual insight to drive innovation within the field.

Why study with us

• Advanced technical skills: Develop expertise in design for experiences, prototyping, and user-environment interaction to create sophisticated and innovative outcomes.

• Interdisciplinary approach: Benefit from shared delivery with other postgraduate courses, fostering a collaborative environment that reflects industry practices and promotes knowledge sharing.

• Professional-level resources: Utilise a wide range of professional resources, including contemporary technology and industry-standard tools, media labs, 2D & 3D studios, workshops, and more, supporting you in creating practical and creative solutions to project briefs.

• Ethical and inclusive research: Adopt an ethical approach to your work, focusing on the social and ethical implications of interaction design, and emphasising accessibility, equality, diversity, and sustainability.

• Professional portfolio development: By the end of the course, you will have created a professional body of work that reflects your interests and prepares you for industry, enhancing your ability to communicate research visually.

• Innovative problem-solving: Engage with complex problems through project-based learning, promoting original and innovative approaches to technical proficiency and professional working methods.

Course structure

This course is part of our suite of Master’s in UX, Interaction and Service Design, offering a collaborative framework across various specialisations, including MA User Experience Design, MA Interaction Design and MA Service Design. This provides students with opportunities to engage with peers from different disciplines while working on individual assignments. Such collaboration mirrors the professional dynamics in the creative industries today, allowing students to gain valuable experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and real-world problem-solving.

This programme is a one-year course, including 30 weeks of direct teaching time and a 15-week final project. You will need to complete five units and one 60-credit major project (180 credits in total). All units on the course are compulsory and must be passed in order to complete the award. If you study part-time your modules will be split across two years. Full course details, including aims and assessment criteria, will be provided in the course specification upon validation.

Our assessment methods will vary based on the unit you choose and provide a comprehensive measure of your learning and progress. More information can be found at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ma-interaction-design/#assessment