Course Overview

About This Course

Overview Interaction designers play a vital role in creating digital products that are useable, uncomplicated, and human-centred. If you're looking to develop advanced knowledge about the design process for interactive products – this is the program for you. Our professional program for graduates from other fields, to allow you to learn the essential skills to work in the interaction design industry. This program can be taken in 2 years. You will have a degree in a field other than Interaction Design/User Experience Design/Multimedia Design, and you will take two years of study to develop technical skills in-depth. Your future is in industry, as an interaction designer. You will undertake foundational studies to allow you to achieve a transition to become an interaction designer. Meet the challenges of tomorrow Interaction with electronic devices is a major part of our daily lives. From early childhood onwards we are connected to the internet, telecommunications and networks of computer-based technologies. The emerging challenges in this radically evolving field are not so much with the nature of new technologies, but with their design. How should these technologies be experienced in our lives? How can they support and enhance our everyday practices? What should they help us become? These programs train students to address these issues through the design of new interactive technologies. Read more Read less Domestic International See full entry requirements Location St Lucia Duration 2 Years (or part time equivalent) Start Semester Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2027), Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2027) Program Code 5580 AQF Level 9 See full entry requirements Location St Lucia Fees A$60952 Duration 2 Years Start Semester Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2027), Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2027) Semester dates for 2028 are yet to be confirmed Program Code 5580 CRICOS Code 080726K AQF Level 9 Program highlights Program highlights Interaction design professionals work in multidisciplinary teams to address open-ended, real-life design projects. Your program simulates this environment through studio-based and project courses. Students from the course Physical Computing and Interaction Design Studio get to demonstrate their work to peers and industry at our annual student design exhibition. Benefit from a program that offers a flexible study plan. Choose from a large number of elective courses and tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry, or your career goals. 1 in Queensland for computer science and information systems QS World University Rankings 2026 Interaction Design Exhibit: Soundscape How you'll learn Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose. Lectures Tutorials Research experience Laboratory work Studios What you'll study At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program: Design Thinking Digital Prototyping Human-Computer Interaction Social and Mobile Computing See courses and program structure

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Available Locations

Brisbane

20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry requirements Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field other than interaction design, multimedia design, human computer interaction, human-centred computing or user experience design. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. *Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program, you will not be eligible for credit towards the master's program. GPA equivalent Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program. Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change. Equivalent subjects Subject Qualification equivalent Related programs Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design English language requirements IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted. There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply. Learn how to meet the English language requirements Inherent requirements To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements Student visas International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Interaction Design are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500). There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. Learn more about student visas Additional application information The maximum credit that may be granted for previous studies is 8 units.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career possibilities Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to: User experience designer Multimedia designer Interaction designer Average annual salary range User Experience Designer $115–$135K seek.com.au Next steps after graduation Graduates of the Master of Interaction Design have advanced understanding of usability problems and how to solve them. They also have diverse skills relevant to a range of industries, sectors and discipline areas. Graduates typically work across the public and private sectors. Employers include technology companies, banking and financial services, digital agencies, media companies, government agencies, and health providers. Program accreditation The Master of Interaction Design is accredited by: Australian Computer Society This program helped me build skills by creating an interactive user interface for a computer application. I worked with 3 other students from different backgrounds to design and build our project, culminating in presenting our concept at a public exhibit. Trevor Hunter Current student, Master of Interaction Design

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which faculty is the Master of Interaction Design offered through at UQ?

The Master of Interaction Design is offered through the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology at The University of Queensland.

Where is The University of Queensland located?

The University of Queensland's main campus is located at St Lucia, QLD 4072, with additional campuses at UQ Gatton and UQ Herston.

How can I find more details about the Master of Interaction Design program?

You can search for more details about the Master of Interaction Design using the Programs and Courses search tool on The University of Queensland's website, where you can search by keyword, course code, area of interest, or level of study.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

UX DesignerUI DesignerUX/UI DesignerProduct DesignerInteraction Designer

Key Skills

User research and usability testingWireframing and low-fidelity prototypingHigh-fidelity UI design and visual designInformation architecture and navigation designInteraction design and microinteraction design

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