Human-Computer Interaction: Social Media, design and communication

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 2IV176

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–3 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree and 7.5 credits in human-computer interaction. Proficiency in English equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies.

Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-26300

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Registration period
23 July 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–3 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree and 7.5 credits in human-computer interaction. Proficiency in English equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
23 July 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course provides you with knowledge of social media from a human-computer interaction perspective. Proceeding from culture and communication theory models, you will be introduced to different aspects of the role of social media for the individual and society. You will further be introduced to methods that can be used to analyse and problematise the use of social media. You will also continuously work with critical analysis of social media design solutions based on both established HCI concepts (e.g. design principles and design patterns) and the culture and communication theory models that are presented in the course.