Chalmers University of Technology

Human-Centred Design and Engineering (MSc)

Chalmers University of Technology

Faculty:Industrial and Interaction Design
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Industrial Engineering
Human-centred Technology Design
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $39,078

Cost is an approximation for one year, converted from SEK.



Careers:Industrial Engineers

Description:

Great design is about more than finding a single perfect solution. It means balancing competing needs and navigating complexity. Medical devices must be safe and reliable, but also cost-effective to manufacture. Digital services need to be complex, but accessible to a wide range of users. Video games need to be fun, but challenging enough to keep players coming back. Designing successful products, services, and systems like these requires creativity, curiosity, and the ability to see problems from many different perspectives. This programme will help you develop those skills.

Much of the teaching is studio-based, giving you access to state-of-the-art workshops for experimenting with materials and fabrication. As well as creating physical products using traditional prototyping methods, there is also a strong focus on digital tools, including virtual reality, 3D printing and advanced digital modeling.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    To fulfil the general entry requirement for a master's programme at Chalmers (at advanced level/the second cycle), the prospective student must hold a degree that is equivalent to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years, 180 Swedish higher education credits) in either Industrial Design, Industrial Design Engineering, Software Engineering, Interaction Design, Cognitive Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or the equivalent


    Prerequisites: Programming (at least 6 cr., including back-end programming language; Python, C++, Java or the equivalent), Human-Machine Interaction (at least 6 cr., including e.g. user experience, usability, interaction design, ergonomics, human factors engineering, human-computer interaction or the similar).


    A design or development project (at least 5 cr. e.g. in software development, object-oriented programming, game design, user interface design, industrial design, product development or similar)

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Work Experience

    This programme offers the following specialisations with separate entry requirements:

    You will find the prerequisites at this page:

    Game Design and Development, Specialisation in Human-Centred Design and Engineering, MSc

    and Integrated Product Design, Specialisation in Human-Centred Design and Engineering, MSc


    To choose one of these specialisation, you must select it when submitting your application via antagning.se or universityadmissions.se.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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