Overview

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.

Careers

Successful completion of this master's Ergonomics and Human Factors programme at Loughborough University 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
UX/Human Factors/Risk Consultant

Accreditation

Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc is professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). As the CIEHF is affiliated with the International Ergonomics Association, our graduates are exposed to a range of valuable employment opportunities worldwide.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cognitive Ergonomics
Physical Ergonomics
Data Collection and Analysis
Occupational Ergonomics
Human Factors and Systems
Occupational Ergonomics
Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-09-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Sociology Management Studies Organisational Behaviour View 426 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours.
Entry requirements for United Kingdom: Relevant professional experience – applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Tuition Fee

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International

28100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Loughborough

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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