Interaction Design
Are you interested in Interaction Design and prefer online studies? Interaction Design is a 100% online joint master’s programme offered by Tallinn University and Cyprus University of Technology. The programme is designed for students who seek the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world while developing strong, practical skills in human-centered design.
This study programme is for those interested in shaping people's experiences as they interact with products to achieve their goals. The curriculum combines design, technology, and research-based methods, helping students develop the skills to create meaningful, usable digital interactions.
We prepare graduates with marketable skills in design, technology, and theory as related to the domain of Interaction Design and Human-Computer Interaction. After finishing the Interaction Design study programme, you will have two diplomas: one from Tallinn University and another one from the Cyprus University of Technology – giving you an internationally recognised qualification that supports career growth both locally and globally.
What do we offer?
The programme offers a research-based approach to designing interactive, software and technical systems. This joint curriculum benefits from a culturally diverse foundation, a wide potential audience and strong research groups from Estonia and Cyprus with extensive experience in Human-Computer Interaction, Online and Technology-Enhanced Learning and Interaction Design.
The fully online format provides a well-structured, supportive learning environment, and the curriculum emphasises practical, project-based work that helps students develop real-world design and prototyping skills.
- Fully online master’s programme: study from anywhere in the world through a well-organised digital learning environment that supports both synchronous and asynchronous modes.
- Flexible study options for working professionals: choose full-time or part-time studies, switch between them when needed, and benefit from two-week learning cycles that make it easier to combine work, life and studies.
- Practice-based curriculum: each module focuses on project-based work where students design, prototype and evaluate interactive solutions, building practical skills and a strong portfolio.
- Interdisciplinary and international environment: the programme brings together students from diverse professional backgrounds and countries, enriching collaboration and broadening perspectives.
- Joint degree from two universities: graduates receive diplomas from both Tallinn University and the Cyprus University of Technology.
- Internationally recognised programme: consistently ranked among the top online Interaction Design master’s programmes globally.
"The MSc Interaction Design programme is for interested students interested in shaping people's experiences as they interact with products to achieve their goals and objectives".
Who are we looking for?
The Interaction Design programme welcomes applicants who want to design meaningful, human-centred digital experiences and who value the flexibility of a fully online master’s programme. It is suitable for both early-career applicants and working professionals who wish to deepen or shift their career into Interaction Design or Human–Computer Interaction.
- Applicants with a design background: visual, graphic, product or interaction designers who want to strengthen their research, prototyping and user experience (UX) skills.
- Applicants with a technical background: developers, engineers or IT specialists who want to move toward creating meaningful technologies that carefully cater to users’ needs based on rigorous evidence-based procedures.
- Applicants from social sciences and humanities: psychology, anthropology, communication or education graduates interested in human behaviour, user research and human-centered design.
- Career changers entering the design field: professionals from diverse fields who are motivated by creative problem-solving and want a structured, practice-based pathway into Interaction Design or Human Computer Interaction.
A strong command of English, motivation to study online, and readiness to work independently in two-week project cycles are essential. No specific design or programming background is required.
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Career opportunities
Interaction Design graduates build careers in roles where design, user experience and human-technology interaction meet. The programme prepares students for professional paths in UX and interaction design, design research and digital product development.
Typical directions include roles such as:
- UX Designer
- Interaction Designer
- Product Designer
- UX / User Researcher
- Service Designer
- Digital Product or UI Specialist
- Developers (front-end or back-end)
- Information Architect
Graduates work in design agencies, software and technology companies, start-ups, and international organisations. Many students use the programme as a pathway for career change into UX and related fields, building portfolios through project-based coursework. Career opportunities vary depending on previous experience and market conditions.
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Admission
Applicants should submit:
- Copy of the identification page of the passport;
If the applicant's name stated in his/her passport differs from the name on any of the other required documents, the candidate needs to provide a copy of a Sworn Affidavit with confirmation of Name.
- Copy of a Bachelor’s degree certificate or certificate of a corresponding qualification (an official translation is requested if the document is not in English);
- Prospective students will need to satisfy the English Language requirements without a date of expiry for the certificate they provide. The candidates will be assessed in an interview by an academic staff member of the Cyprus University of Technology Language Center that will evaluate their ability to study at a master’s level in English. Proof of English Proficiency
- CV of maximum of two A4 pages;
The CV should provide an overview of your previous experience and skills on an academic and professional level. The CV can include up to 5 individual works with a brief description in Annexes. The individual pieces of work should represent and identify the best skills the candidate has. A piece’s description should include a short summary and relevant background information. In cases when a piece of work has been created by a team, the candidate should clearly explain their contribution.
- Letter of motivation (up to 1 page) clearly explaining your motivation for applying to the programme.
This should focus on why you wish to pursue this graduate program, research interests as well as what you hope to achieve through studying in the programme. You may indicate specific areas of academic and research interest and experience from your past that are relevant. You may refer to your CV to save space.
The application period for the 2026 autumn semester is January 5 - June 1, 2026.
The admission exam consists of assessment of the motivation letter and CV (50% of the final score) and the interview (50% of the final score). Minimum programme enrolment threshold is 70 points out of 100, at least 35 points for the documents and at least 35 points for the interview.
Course Outline
The MSc Interaction Design programme is an internationally accredited two years Master's programme (120 ECTS), offered jointly by the Cyprus University of Technology’s Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts and Tallinn University’s School of Digital Technologies in English. Our programme is designed to run fully online (full-time or part-time) with emphasis on practice-based teaching through research, design and implementation of different individual and collaborative projects.
The curriculum allows you to fine-tune your education by mixing interdisciplinary courses, projects and research in design and technology. The curriculum runs on Google’s online learning suite and provides access to CUT and TLU online systems. The master follows a problem-based learning approach, focusing on semester-long assignments per module that are broken into smaller 2-week long cycles. At the beginning of each 2-week cycle the assignment is released, students work on it and submit their work at the end of the 2-week cycle having various forms (synchronous and asynchronous) of mentoring sessions in between. At the end of the semester, students have to present their project work and engage in a verbal examination session. Classic written examinations are not usual in this master program.
What type of technology is needed for the studies?
A new laptop and a good internet connection will be sufficient. The course uses Google apps for education and Google Classroom for delivery.
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Kristi Oikimus
Study Counsellor and Specialist
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