Interaction Technology • Mechanical Engineering

Interaction Technology

INTERACTION TECHNOLOGY

In today’s 21st century, modern technology is integrated into our daily lives more than ever before. But none of the advanced technologies we use today would have been successful if humans failed to interact with them. Human-computer interaction is one of the most important considerations in any kind of technological development. So how can you include the user in the development of new, interactive technologies? For example, what does it take to design a robot that can recognise and respond to human emotions? Or a technology that enables mediated social touch between loved ones? If you are interested in the field of human-machine interaction and you want to design and develop interactive technologies that are meaningful to people and society, the Master’s in Interaction Technology is right for you.

In this Master’s, you will study as well as shape the interaction between people and (IT-based) technologies. From ideation to prototyping to evaluation; you will learn to design intelligent, interactive and socially aware systems that are aligned with end-user needs and can enhance user experience. To do so, you will gain knowledge within fields such as computer science, human-machine interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and/or electrical engineering, and complement this with an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and user contexts. This programme is also available as part of a double degree in Human Computer Interaction and Design offered by the EIT Digital Master School programme (masterschool.eitdigital.eu) which has a special focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical engineers focus on the design and analysis of machinery, structures and products, as well as production processes. They place high-tech solutions in a human context – from large-scale industrial installations to precision mechanisms. They are involved in the entire process, from generating the initial idea to its design and analysis, and onward to the development of products, processes and systems. Our Master’s in Mechanical Engineering is designed for students who are keen to gain qualitative expertise that spans all phases of the lifecycle of mechanical engineering systems and objects within a societal and environmental context. It covers fields such as solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, while incorporating aspects of mechatronics, elastomer and composites, and computer science. Application areas include the aerospace, offshore, manufacturing and automotive industries. UT researchers collaborate with important players in all of these areas. Our many contacts with industry mean we can guarantee interesting internships. Mechanical Engineering graduates are in high demand in the Netherlands and abroad.

FACTS

DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE

MODE OF STUDY FULL-TIME CREDITS 120 EC

PROGRAMME DURATION

2 YEARS STARTS SEPTEMBER OR FEBRUARY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SPECIALISATIONS -

GRADUATE JOBS • DESIGNER AND INNOVATOR AT A HIGH-TECH COMPANY • RESEARCHER FOR NEW INTERACTIVE TECH SOLUTIONS • ENTREPRENEUR, FOR EXAMPLE, IN SOCIAL ROBOTICS OR INTERNET OF THINGS • USER EXPERIENCE (UX) DESIGNER

FACTS

DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE

MODE OF STUDY FULL-TIME CREDITS 120 EC

PROGRAMME DURATION

2 YEARS STARTS SEPTEMBER OR FEBRUARY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SPECIALISATIONS ✓ AERONAUTICS ✓ DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING ✓ ENERGY AND FLOW ✓ MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS ✓ HIGH-TECH SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS ✓ PERSONALISED HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ✓ SMART & SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY

GRADUATE JOBS • PROCESS ENGINEER AT PHILIPS • MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AT SHELL • MANUFACTURING ENGINEER AT VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES • AERODYNAMIC ENGINEER AT NETHERLANDS AEROSPACE CENTRE