Program Overview
The Human Centered Design & Engineering at University of Washington is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Centered Design & Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Seattle, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Centered Design & Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theoretical Foundations of HCDE
- Navigating Design in Organizational Contexts
- Usability Studies
- User-Centered Design
- Speaker Series
- Capstone Planning
- Empirical Traditions
- Experimental Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Visual Communication
- Information Visualization
- Design and Management of Complex Systems
- Interaction Design & Prototyping
- Computational Concepts in HCDE
- Web Design Studio
- User-Centered Web Design
- Physical Computing and Prototyping
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
One College Level Statistics Class
Many applicants have already completed this requirement through undergraduate work. If not, applicants do NOT need to complete the math prerequisite before applying to the program. If accepted, the required statistics class may be taken concurrently with other degree courses.GRE Exam
HCDE does not accept GRE scores as part of our MS admission process. Our faculty use a holistic review process that takes into consideration multiple factors ranging from academic background and performance to professional experience and recommendations.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Washington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Washington
University of Washington
Seattle, United States
University of Washington is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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