
Overview
This Human Factors in Aviation course at Coventry University is delivered by academic staff with relevant teaching, research and industry experience in aviation human factors (as well as other safety-critical industries). As the course is distance learning, students can complete the course part-time from the UK or overseas.
The human element is vital to the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the aviation industry. As our understanding of the impact of human behaviour on system and individual performance has increased, the importance of the field of human factors within the aviation industry has grown significantly.
With distance learning, part-time delivery, the course is aimed at industry professionals within the aviation and aerospace industry that hold operational front-line positions. The course has traditionally attracted a wide range of professionals – from aviation engineers to flight and cabin crew, safety personnel to air traffic controllers, and those working in civil or military organisations.
Careers and opportunities
The Human Factors in Aviation MSc course from Coventry University aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human factors within aviation and to develop knowledge, skills and expertise that can be applied in the human factors field. The course also aims to develop students’ intellectual and transferable skills and attributes.
Accreditation
European Association for Aviation Psychology
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Courses include:
- Human Information Processing in Aviation
- Decision Making and Error in Aviation
- Flight Deck Design
- Selection, Stress and Stressors
- Training and Simulation
- Critical Literature Review
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Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 7 other Masters in Aerospace Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- Applicants should ideally hold an honour's degree 2:2 or above or an equivalent international qualification in a cognate, psychology, medical or engineering discipline, and be involved in the operational aspects of the aviation industry.
- However, applications from candidates with relevant experience and professional qualifications, or those with an undergraduate degree in another discipline will also be considered on an individual basis.
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18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 24 months. -
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11200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11200 GBP per year during 24 months.
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