Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Loughborough University

United Kingdom, Loughborough

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Loughborough University

United Kingdom , Loughborough

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Loughborough

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc, PGDip, PGCert

About

Established in 1959, our Ergonomics and Human Factors degree will develop your understanding of the field across a range of sectors, examining how best to ensure a good fit between people, their actions, the objects they use and the environments which they occupy.

You will apply theoretical principles, data and methods to ensure that design is optimised for human well-being and overall system performance. You will also have the option to select one of the following specialist streams: human factors for inclusive design, human factors in transport, human factors and ergonomics for patient safety, or ergonomics in health and community care.

You will benefit from teaching provided by world-leading academics, industry experts and specialists, ensuring that you are trained to the highest professional standard. Previous guest speakers for this programme include industry experts from Humanscale, EDF Energy, Rolls Royce and AMEC, as well as specialists in health and safety, aviation safety, environmental health, health practitioners and experienced lecturers from other universities.

As well as the full-time MSc qualification (8 modules and a project), this programme is also offered as a Postgraduate Diploma (8 modules) and Postgraduate Certificate (4 modules). These can all be studied full or part-time according to student preference.

Past students have joined us from a wide range of academic disciplines and backgrounds, including industrial design, health sciences, human physiology, kinesiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology and branches of engineering.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For Saudi Arabia, the GPA requirements are: First-class honours (70%) requires 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) requires 3.0, Lower second-class honours (50%) requires 2.8.\nFor Jordan, the GPA requirements are: First-class honours (70%) requires 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) requires 3 or 3.5/5 or 75%, Lower second-class honours (50%) requires 2.5 (or 3.0/5) / 63%.

English Program Requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Some Schools/Departments may require higher levels of English language than those specified.
The requirements needed will be sent to you in your offer communication.

Career

Your future career

We are committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.

The School of Design and Creative Arts boasts strong industry links and, as part of our Ergonomics and Human Factors degree, you will be encouraged to undertake your main project in industry. This experience provides you with realistic experiences and an opportunity to apply your learning in a professional context. Module content has a strong practitioner bias, where learning provides essential vocational training for your future career.

Successful completion of this master's programme will enable you to become a professional ergonomics or human factors practitioner. The broad nature of the programme also opens up career opportunities in other scientific and research careers too.

Example jobs held by our recent graduates include: Chief Trials Officer; Ergonomist and Automotive Engineer; Graduate Human Factors Engineer; Human Factors Consultant; Scientist; Usability Designer/Engineer; User Researcher; and UX/Human Factors/Risk Consultant.

Recent graduate destinations include Dyson, Philips, Jaguar Land Rover, government agencies, and design/engineering/risk consultancies in various sectors (medical device, defence, rail, automobile, nuclear, oil and gas, etc). Other graduates have gone on to pursue further research careers (PhDs).