Overview
About the programme
Ubiquitous technologies are proliferating. The home, the crèche, public places and even the human body are now potential places to embed computational devices.
We investigate the past, present, and future relationships between people and technology, embracing new frameworks, methods and approaches for studying and supporting people using new interaction technologies, including mobile, ubiquitous and web-based computing technologies.
Human-Centred Computing at The Open University UK is interested in social and philosophical perspectives, as well as in practical and theoretical concerns. We consider how technologies in general integrate with and extend existing social systems.
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:- Digital health
- Animal-computer interaction
- Mobile, tangible and ubiquitous interaction
- HCI and interaction design
- Digital and augmented cities
- Augmented reality and 3D virtual environments
- Self-quantification and life-logging
- E-commerce and e-government
- Design representations
- New media systems and emerging technologies
- Social computing and social networks
- Technologies and information in their social contexts
- Technology-enabled learning
- Computing and technology education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application period: January to April
Language
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Disciplines
Human Computer Interaction View 15 other PhDs in Human Computer Interaction in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
Entry requirements
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
15456 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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