Master of Science - Ergonomics and Human Factors

Loughborough University's ergonomics and Human Factors will develop students' 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. Students will apply theoretical principles, data and methods to ensure that design is optimized for human wellbeing and overall system performance. Students 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.

Students will benefit from teaching provided by world-leading academics, industry experts and specialists, ensuring that they are trained to the highest professional standard. Previous guest speakers for this programme include industry experts from Human scale, 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 Master of Science 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.