Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc
University of Nottingham
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Our MSc in Human Factors and Ergonomics aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to design products, jobs / tasks and environments from the human perspective. If you are interested in people, technology and design, then this could be the course for you.In this course you will learn about a range of human characteristics (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) as they relate to our interactions with jobs, environments, products, services and other people. You will graduate ...Read more

Our MSc in Human Factors and Ergonomics aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to design products, jobs / tasks and environments from the human perspective. If you are interested in people, technology and design, then this could be the course for you.In this course you will learn about a range of human characteristics (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) as they relate to our interactions with jobs, environments, products, services and other people. You will graduate with a postgraduate qualification that is increasingly desirable in industry and provides the necessary knowledge and skills to address human factors issues for the 21st century.This is a Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Qualifying CourseThere may be the opportunity to continue your studies within the department through an extensive PhD programme within the Human Factors research groupHear from Glyn Lawson, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering, as he discusses the Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc and potential career paths for master's students.

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Entry requirements

2:1. Will accept qualifications in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product/Industrial Design, Management/Business, Psychology, Human Sciences, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Computer Science, Safety Science. Also, of course, Human Factors or Ergonomics. The Course Director will consider other interested applicants, including those with only professional qualifications and those with other subjects.

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£12,750 per year

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£30,750 per year

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£30,750 per year

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