MSc Interaction Design

The MSc Interaction Design at Tallinn University is a two-year Master’s programme worth 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. The programme is taught entirely in English and is designed to run fully online, with students able to study either full-time or part-time.

The programme focuses on the design of meaningful, human-centred digital experiences. It prepares students to understand and shape how people interact with digital products and services by combining design thinking, technology, interaction design, user experience, human-computer interaction, and research-based methods. The programme has a strong practical and analytical focus and is supported by the expertise of partner universities and research groups working in design and human-computer interaction.

Programme Focus

Students develop skills and knowledge in interaction design, user experience, and human-computer interaction while working with different design and technology projects. The interdisciplinary structure allows students to combine courses, projects, and research according to their educational interests.

The programme is particularly suitable for applicants interested in creating better digital experiences. It welcomes students from different academic and professional backgrounds, including designers, developers, social science graduates, and career changers who want to develop structured and practice-oriented expertise in Interaction Design or Human-Computer Interaction.

Study Format and Learning Approach

The MSc Interaction Design is delivered fully online through Google’s online learning suite, with students also receiving access to the online systems of Cyprus University of Technology and Tallinn University.

The programme follows a problem-based learning approach. Courses are structured around semester-long assignments for each module, which are divided into smaller two-week learning cycles. At the beginning of each cycle, students receive an assignment, work on it during the cycle, and submit their work at the end.

Students receive different forms of mentoring during the learning cycles, including synchronous and asynchronous mentoring sessions. At the end of each semester, students present their project work and participate in a verbal examination session. Traditional written examinations are not normally used in the programme.

Programme Structure

The curriculum combines interdisciplinary courses, practical projects, and research in design and technology. Students work on both individual and collaborative projects, allowing them to apply design and technology concepts to practical problems.

The programme places emphasis on research, design, implementation, project development, and presentation. This practice-based approach enables students to develop both practical capabilities and analytical skills related to digital interaction and user-centred design.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Master’s programme must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification. Students who are currently completing the final year of their Bachelor’s studies may apply without their final documents, but they must provide a certificate showing their study results and submit their final diploma and transcript of records no later than July 1. This provision applies when applying for the fall intake.

Applicants are expected to have achieved at least 60% of the possible maximum results in order to qualify for studies at Tallinn University.

All required application documents must be uploaded by the application deadline. Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, Tallinn University may request educational documents by post after the applicant has successfully passed the entrance examination. Applicants should not send documents by post unless specifically instructed to do so by the university.

Entry qualification documents are accepted in English or Estonian. Applicants should also check the university’s country-specific requirements because additional document submission or certification requirements may apply depending on the applicant’s country.

English Language Requirements

The programme is taught in English, and applicants generally need to provide proof of English proficiency.

Applicants may be exempt from submitting an international English language test if they completed their previous education or studies fully in English in the United States, Canada, Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Switzerland, or EU/EEA countries, provided that they submit attested proof from their previous educational institution.

Accepted English language qualifications include:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
• B2 First / B2 First for Schools: 169, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
• C1 Advanced: 169, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
• C2 Proficiency: 169, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
• Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE English as a Second Language: Grade C or above.
• Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE English as a First Language: Grade D or above.
• TOEFL iBT: For exams taken before January 21, 2026, a minimum total score of 72; for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, a minimum total score of 4.
• PTE Academic: 59, with a minimum of 59 in each component.
• Anglia Examinations: Advanced level.
• Michigan Language Assessment / ECCE: 53 or above.
• Password Test: 5.5 or above.
• PTE General: Level 3.
• International Baccalaureate: Specific English qualifications and grades are accepted as stated by Tallinn University.

Applicants must ensure that their submitted language test results are still valid, as invalid test scores are not accepted.

The source also specifies country-specific exemptions for applicants from Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania under certain English-language education or examination conditions.

Additional Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a motivation letter as part of their application. The motivation letter should be submitted as a separate PDF file and should explain the applicant’s motivation for applying to the programme.

Applicants must also follow the programme-specific admission requirements and submit all required assignments specified for the Interaction Design MSc programme.

Tuition and Application Fee

The tuition fee for the programme is €2,400 per semester. An additional €100 one-time application fee is charged.

Accreditation and Degree

The programme is described as an internationally accredited two-year Master’s programme comprising 120 ECTS. Successful students receive an MSc (Master of Science in Engineering) degree.

The programme is jointly delivered by Tallinn University and the Cyprus University of Technology, and the source states that the resulting joint degree is recognised internationally.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Interaction Design programme can pursue a wide range of careers related to digital design, technology, user experience, and interaction.

Potential career paths listed by the programme include:

• Content Strategist
• Creative Director
• Creative Technologist
• Design Strategist
• Front-end Developer
• Back-end Developer
• Information Architect
• Interaction Designer
• Mobile Designer
• Service Designer
• Usability Specialist
• User Interface Designer

The programme also prepares students for entrepreneurship and self-employment. Graduates are trained to pitch and present their ideas and work to professional and public bodies and to pursue suitable funding opportunities.

Application Status

The source states that the application period has ended.

Overall, the MSc Interaction Design at Tallinn University provides an online, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented Master’s education focused on interaction design, digital experiences, user experience, human-computer interaction, design, technology, and research. The programme combines project-based learning, mentoring, research, design and implementation while preparing graduates for professional roles across digital design, technology, development, usability, and related fields.