Master of Human Interface Technology

Summary

Human Interface Technology takes a human-centred approach to the analysis, design, and development of interactive technologies to better meet users’ needs.

The Master of Human Interface Technology (MHIT) programme offers cutting-edge research opportunities and hands-on experience in immersive technologies including mixed reality, virtual and augmented reality, applied games design, haptics, and AI. This technology is useful in a wide range of areas such as education and training, game development, disaster management, health and medicine, tourism, sport, and business.

This programme will suit you if you are interested in the intersection of technology and people, and want to design, build, and evaluate technology interfaces that solve real-world problems.

UC's Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau | Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HIT Lab NZ) encourages students to start by understanding how people think and work. By combining multidisciplinary viewpoints, user-centred design, and facilitating collaboration with external companies and teams, graduates can develop the skills needed to produce high-impact work globally.

The Master of Human Interface Technology (MHIT) offers students direct engagement with industry through projects and scholarships.

Graduates of the MHIT will have:

• knowledge of interface design principles
• the ability to describe and evaluate interface hardware and software
• experience of working on projects and in teams
• research and development skills.

Subjects and Courses

• HITD690 Thesis in Human Interface Technology
• 30 points of HITD courses