Interaction design is concerned with designing interactive digital products, digital environments, systems, and services that can satisfactorily meet the needs and desires of the intended users. 

The Master of Interaction Design (Extension) at UTS prepares and equips students with up-to-date theoretical knowledge and requisite practical industry-standard skills in this rapidly advancing field.

While industry demand for skilled interaction designers and various other jobs, such as user experience (UX) designers, service designers, etc., is increasing, universities lack formal education/training in interaction design. 

Graduates possess skills in industrially applicable and cost-effective information environments (i.e. multimedia, interactive systems design and associated information technology). 

This course totals 96 credit points of study, including 48 credit points for interaction design core subjects and 24 credit points for interaction design modules, which consist of a choice between elective subjects, a graduate research project, data analytics, games design or interaction programming, and 24 credit points of advanced study.

The course is committed to producing graduates who deeply understand human-centred approaches to designing digital technologies. 

This ensures that 'products' created are more likely to 'fit' meaningfully into users' lives because the design process is informed by a deep understanding of people's practices, particular situations and values.

The Master of Interaction Design is attractive to different types of learners, namely:

1. those who are currently working in a job that is not related to interaction design
2. those working in jobs closely related to interaction design and
3. those already working in interaction design-related jobs.

• Academic Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency
• English language translations of documents in a language other than English
• If you are applying for recognition of prior learning, a completed application form and subject outlines.
• Details of exclusion (or possible exclusions) from a course on academic or other grounds
• Details of relevant work experience
• Supporting Statement or portfolio if required
• Details of disability or ongoing medical condition will require you to seek special assistance from the University.
• Passport or Visa Documents

Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications demonstrating potential to pursue graduate studies.

It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree was completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.

Assumed knowledge

This course does not require formal IT training, but IT experience would be an advantage. 

Some subjects require developing various implementation skills, so an enthusiastic approach to developing technical proficiency is important, but no previous knowledge is expected.

Pre-Master's Program

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

The UTS College Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills you need to take your professional qualifications to the next level. 

On successful completion, you'll receive 24 credit points as Recognition of Prior Learning towards a:

• Master of Engineering (Extension)
• Master of Professional Engineering
• Master of Information Technology (Extension)
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Data Science and Innovation
• All offered by the UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).