Programme structure
The master's programme Informatics: Design, Use, Interaction is a full-time, two-year programme worth 120 ECTS credits. You choose one of the following study tracks:
- A long master's thesis worth 60 ECTS credits. You also take 60 ECTS credits of coursework.
- A short master's thesis worth 30 ECTS credits. You also take 90 ECTS credits of coursework.
How many courses you need to take depends on the size of the master's thesis. Half of the courses you take must be core courses, regardless of wether you choose a long or a short master's thesis. Core courses are the most central courses within the master's programme.
Course of study
Long master's thesis of 60 ECTS credits:
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3. semester | Master's course | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 2. semester | IN5000 - Qualitative Research Methods | Master's course | Master's thesis |
| 1. semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
or
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 2. semester | IN5000 - Qualitative Research Methods | Master's course | Master's course |
| 1. semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
Short Master's thesis of 30 ECTS credits:
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3. semester | Master course | Master course | Master course |
| 2. semester | IN5000 - Qualitative Research Methods | Master's course | Master's course |
| 1. semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
Master's thesis and courses
You choose your courses and topic for your master's thesis in collaboration with your supervisor during the first semester.
Mandatory course: IN5000 – Qualitative Research Methods (core course)
The courses in the Design programme are offered by the four research groups that teach within the programme. Students admitted to the programme can choose courses from all the research groups listed below. Unless otherwise specified, the courses in the lists are core courses.
When you write your master's thesis within a research group, you must take one or more courses taught by that group.
Design of Information Systems (DESIGN)
- IN4220 – Understanding use before use
- IN5120 – Tangible interaction
- IN5500 – Computer Supported Co-operative Work
- IN5510 – Participatory experimental design
- IN5620 – Interaction with AI and autonomous systems
Available Master’s theses from DESIGN
Information Systems (IS)
- IN4340 – Engaged qualitative research methods (5 ECTS credits overlap with IN5000.)
- IN4380 – Digital Transformation of Healthcare (Not a core course.)
- IN5090 – Health data and decision-making (Together with DIN. Not a core course.)
- IN5210 – Information Systems
- IN5320 – Development in platform ecosystems
- IN5370 – ICT and Global Inequalities
IS also teaches in the study programme Digitalization in the Health Sector, and some of these courses can also be selected.
Available Master’s theses from IS
Digital Innovasjon (DIN)
- IN4150 – Digital Ecosystems
- IN4270 – Digital Business Development (not a core course)
- IN5090 – Health data and decision-making (Together with IS. Not a core course.)
- IN5160 – Digital ledelse (not a core course)
- IN5431 – IT and Management
- IN5560 – Data governance (not a core course)
DIN also teaches in the study programme Digital Economics and Management, and some of these courses can also be selected.
Available master's theses from DIN.
Technology and Sustainable Futures (TSF)
Available master's thesis from TSF
Progression requirements
The standard study time for the master's programme is two years, or four years if you apply for part-time studies. If you spend more time than two years, it's important that you familiarize yourself with the policies for admission and your right to study. Your right to study may be cancelled if you do not register for the first semester of the study programme and you have absence without valid reason for more than one semester.
Recognition of master's courses from former education
If you are admitted to the Masters' programme and you have completed Master courses outside the University of Oslo, you may apply to have these courses recognised as part of your degree. Please contact the Department of Informatics for more information.
Programme structure for students who attended this study programme Autumn 2017 or earlier.
Study Quality
Study programs and courses are regularly evaluated to ensure and develop study quality.
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Science in Informatics: Design, Use, Interaction
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.