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Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc

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Part time | University Park Campus | 24 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Part time

Duration

24 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Ergonomics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Our MSc in Human Factors and Ergonomics aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to design products, jobs / tasks and environments from the human perspective. If you are interested in people, technology and design, then this could be the course for you.

In this course you will learn about a range of human characteristics (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) as they relate to our interactions with jobs, environments, products, services and other people. You will graduate with a postgraduate qualification that is increasingly desirable in industry and provides the necessary knowledge and skills to address human factors issues for the 21st century.

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  • This is a Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Qualifying Course
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  • There are many opportunities to continue your studies within the department through an extensive PhD programme within the Human Factors research group
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  • More than 98% of engineering research ranked of international quality
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  • Graduates of the Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc can get full membership with the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) after completing four years’ work experience

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Modules

A project-oriented module involving a review of publications and views on a topic allied to the chosen specialist subject. The module will also involve organisation and design of the main project. Skills will be acquired through workshops and seminars that will include:

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Full time fee: £11,850. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Full time fee: £30,750. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Entry requirements

2:1. Will accept qualifications in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product/Industrial Design, Management/Business, Psychology, Human Sciences, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Computer Science, Safety Science. Also, of course, Human Factors or Ergonomics. The Course Director will consider other interested applicants, including those with only professional qualifications and those with other subjects.

University information

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more

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