INFO90004 Evaluating the User Experience

University of Melbourne · Level 9 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week
• 50% group work

Is INFO90004 hard?

INFO90004: About average. A graduate subject, so it isn't on the easy and hard lists; this is how it compares with Bachelor of Science's subjects. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How to measure and evaluate user experience with technology, using lab testing, interviews, logs and other methods.

After it you can

• Choose a fitting evaluation method and justify it
• Run usability tests with real users
• Turn evaluation data into design advice

What you need first

(COMP90041 or ISYS90026) or (admission to MC-CS or admission to MC-SOFTENG) or (admission to MC-IT and admission to MC-IT)

• COMP90041 Programming and Software Development

What it leads to

• INFO30005 Advanced Interface Prototyping

Careers

Helps toward: Graphic designer, Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 60%, Tests 20%, Presentations 20%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is INFO90004 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking INFO90004?

Needs (COMP90041 or ISYS90026) or (admission to MC-CS or admission to MC-SOFTENG) or (admission to MC-IT and admission to MC-IT).

Does INFO90004 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 60%, Tests 20%, Presentations 20%.

How many class hours a week does INFO90004 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take INFO90004 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

What can I take after INFO90004?

1 subjects need it first, for example INFO30005.

Can I rate INFO90004?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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