Overview

The research-intensive Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors program of Michigan Technological University unites the expertise of multiple disciplines toward optimizing performance, health, and safety at the interface of humans and technology. Participating scholars include both human experts and built-systems experts, including psychologists, engineers, computer scientists, and usability specialists.

Job Market

There is a growing need for experts trained in human factors. Opportunities are expanding in all employment sectors, including industry, government, and academia. Nonprofits and consulting firms also employ human factors specialists. Common job titles in the area of human factors include:

Cognitive engineer

Customer-experience specialist

Ergonomist

Human-factors psychologist or engineer

Knowledge engineer

Usability specialist

Usability engineer

User-experience specialist

User-interface designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design

Applied Cognitive Science

Human Factors

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Systems

Sensation and Perception

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Statistics Cognitive Science View 78 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's / Master's degree in a field related to Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or Ergonomics (Preferred but not required)

3 Letters of Recommendation

Résumé / Curriculum vitae

Admitted students generally have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

Writing Sample (preferably related to the field of interest)

For Master's thesis and PhD, you must list faculty and areas of interest. Students must list at least one faculty member as a potential advisor whom they have contacted before applying.

TOEFL: Recommended Score of at least 90 iBT

Michigan Tech requires a minimum of 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26448 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26448 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26448 USD / year

≈ 26448 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Houghton

Financing

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Available Scholarships

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