
Overview
From flight crew to cabin crew, air traffic controllers to aircraft engineers, the human element is vital to the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the aviation industry.
Over the past three decades, a better understanding of human behaviour has resulted in significant safety benefits in the aviation industry, with the human factors discipline forming a cornerstone of every aviation safety management with the Human Factors in Aviation course at Coventry University .
Career prospects
Human error contributes to about 80 percent of the negative events in aviation. As a result, work is ongoing by human factors professionals to understand human factors issues to promote the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the aviation industry.
Potential destinations for human factors professionals include airlines and aircraft operators, air traffic control services, engineering organisations, aerospace manufacturers, safety consultancies and research organisations.
In addition to the knowledge and application of the areas of human factors addressed, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable professional skills during your studies, including the ability to produce written reports, engage in self-directed study, design, plan and execute a piece of applied human factors research and demonstrate a critical awareness of professional, legal, social and ethical issues.
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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
Start dates & application deadlines
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If you’re an international student and are interested in applying for a Foundation year, HNC, HND or Degree course then you’ll need to apply to us directly.
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Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 5 other Masters in Aerospace Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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General requirements
- Applicants should ideally hold an honours 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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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
10600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10600 GBP per year during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.