Safety and Human Factors in Aviation MSc at Cranfield University

Demand for human factors and safety expertise continues to grow within aviation as well as other safety critical industries, requiring professionals who can make real and lasting improvements to performance and safety through the application of skills and knowledge. Safety critical systems require high human performance in addition to engineering excellence to meet the safety and business requirements of the aviation industry. The Safety and Human Factors in Aviation MSc, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), equips students with industry-relevant skills, delivered through a mix of lectures and practical exercises by Cranfield University's well-established Safety and Accident Investigation Centre, which has supported global safety and investigation for over 30 years.

Faculty: Aviation  |  Duration: Full-time MSc - one year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October  |  Location: Cranfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivery: Taught modules 55%, Group projects 15%, Individual research project 30%. Compulsory modules: Applied Safety and Human Factors in Aviation, Human Error and System Safety, Human-Computer Interaction in Aviation, Cognitive Ergonomics, Research Methods (MSc only), Aviation Safety Management, Training and Simulation, Flight Data Monitoring, Aircraft Accident Investigation and Response, Safety and Human Factors in Aviation Capstone Project, Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance, Safety and Human Factors in Aviation Course Induction.

Career pathways

There are strong employment prospects for graduates in safety-related management and operational positions. Course graduates generally find suitable employment in a range of safety and human factors related roles.

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