The course is based on current driving forces for the development of new digital technology and its practical applications in societal contexts. Based on established knowledge in human-computer interaction and interaction design, the course focuses on emerging technologies, which contribute to societal change and development. Emerging digital technologies currently include, for example, smart environments, social robots, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and how these are manifested in use.
Interaction Design and Emergent Technologies, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2025
Starts
20 January 2025
Ends
19 February 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Admission to the course requires 90 credits in Informatics, Computer science, Information Systems, Cognitive science, or equivalent studies. Also required is English B/6
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-27303
Application
Application deadline was
15 October 2024.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Submit a
late application
at Universityadmissions.se.
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
