M2 Human Computer Interaction
- This curriculum covers the fundamental aspects of interaction, emphasizing multidisciplinary aspects, user-centered design and evaluation methods, and a wide range of forms of interaction
- It addresses Human-Computer Interfaces in their various forms: graphical, hybrid, tangible, multimodal, multi-surface, tactile, mobile, etc.
- It offers training in Virtual and Augmented Reality and its applications to video games, design, simulation, and training
Know and be able to explain the fundamental concepts belonging to the field of man-machine interaction.
The suitability of digital systems to user needs is a determining factor in the acceptability of systems and, ultimately, in the success of any digital product. Paris-Saclay University has one of the largest human-computer interaction research departments in Europe. The Human Computer Interaction program is ideal for jobs in companies with departments specializing in interaction design and in numerous university research teams working on the topic of human-machine interaction. This master's degree is taught entirely in English. It is a two-year program, divided into four semesters, but enrollment is only possible in September. The final semester is devoted to internships, which can be completed in a public laboratory or in industry.
At the end of this study path, students will be able to start a doctoral programme at the STIC department of Université Paris-Saclay, either joining one of the university's research laboratories, or taking up a post in a company's R&D department
. M2 graduates can work for companies that develop innovative software, or start-ups, or join the R&D departments of companies such as Thalès, Orange, HP, IBM, Research, Yahoo, Google, etc.
Typical jobs in research, R&D, industry and consulting include:
- Interaction designer
- Use interface specialist
- Engineer, designer and project manager of interactive applications on different media (desktop, web, mobile)
- M1 (1st year of master) in Computer Sciences with a focus on Human-Computer Interactions. More specifically, the latter should include fundamental concepts of human-machine interaction, interactive systems programming, virtual or augmented reality, user-centered design, and methods for evaluating interactive systems. Bachelor’s degree (4 years), even with honors, is NOT sufficient to apply directly to our M2. You should apply to M1 instead
- English level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or above. Applicants must provide proof of their level of English for their file to be examined: Results of a standardized test (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), proof of studies carried out in English, etc.
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The profiles of students graduating from this programme are:
- Interaction designer
- Use interface specialist
- Engineer, designer and project manager of interactive applications on different media (desktop, web, mobile)
Laboratoire de recherche en informatique
Laboratoire d'Informatique pour la Mécanique et les Sciences de l'Ingénieur.
The schedule will be posted shortly.
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Copy diplomas.
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Motivation letter.
(Motivation letter in English) -
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
(Transcript of Record in english or french) -
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
(Our HCI master is taught in English. You must provide proof of English language proficiency. IELTS: Overall score >= 6.0. TOEFL: Overall score >= 90. TOEIC >= 785 Some waivers: having completed a higher education degree instructed in English.) -
Curriculum Vitae.
(CV in english) -
Selection sheet completed.
(Ranked choices of master's tracks in English or French)
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Supporting documents (TOEFL, TOEIC, certificate of a teacher ...) of a level of a foreign language.
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VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
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Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.