Pre-master Psychology for Human-Technology Interaction — Programme

Modules, credits, and study periods for this programme.

Programme

Modules, credits, and study periods for this programme.

Total study load: 180 EC

"Digital communication is rapidly reshaping the way we live, work, and relate to one another. Technology is no longer just something we use — it’s something we wear, experience, and often don’t even see. It’s embedded in our homes, vehicles, schools, hospitals, and cities. Whether it’s artificial intelligence, virtual reality, or smart lighting systems, technology influences not only how we behave, but also who we are becoming.\n\nIn a world increasingly shaped by digital innovation, the question is no longer whether we can build it — but how we build it for people. That’s where the Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) master’s program at Eindhoven University of Technology comes in.\n\nThis interdisciplinary program teaches you to understand and shape the interaction between humans and technology — from a scientific, technical, and design-oriented perspective. You’ll combine insights from psychology, cognitive science, and ergonomics with technical domains like AI, robotics, architecture, and ICT. Your goal? To design and evaluate technologies that enhance usability, trust, well-being, and human experience.\n\nIn the HTI master’s program, we focus on fundamental technical and societal issues that need to be solved. For example, think of:\n\nHow can we regain a user’s trust when an algorithm fails to work?\n\nDoes generative AI like ChatGPT change the work of writers and artists?\n\nDo students perform better when their abilities are regularly assessed online?\n\nWhat happens to you when you immerse yourself in the Metaverse with a VR helmet?"

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