MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors at University of Derby

Programme overview

Ergonomics and Human Factors is a dynamic and evolving profession gaining greater attention as we see more and more emphasis being placed on a holistic human-centred approach to design. Organisations are increasingly seeing the value of human factors in product and service design to optimise usability and user experience.

Department: Ergonomics and Human Factors | Duration: Part-time: 3 years | Study mode: online (part-time) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate certificate core modules: Fundamentals of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Cognitive Ergonomics and Psychology, Physical Ergonomics. Postgraduate diploma core modules: Investigation and Analysis, Systems Ergonomics. Masters core modules: Research Project in Ergonomics and Human Factors.

Career pathways

The Ergonomics and Human Factors Masters programme is designed to support your career development within the profession, however you may wish to progress onto further qualifications such as a PhD. As a qualifying course for graduate membership with the CIEHF, you will be eligible to apply for Graduate membership of the CIEHF upon completing this Masters award.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should possess one of the following: A UK undergraduate degree or equivalent International qualification; Equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline; We will also consider applications which demonstrate evidence of relevant key practical experience and work-based training.; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Prior Experience or Credit Transfer; Exemptions may be granted on the basis of prior academic study, professional qualifications or relevant work experience. If you have previously studied at another institution, completed equivalent training, or gained relevant professional experience, you may be able to apply for credit towards one or more modules on this programme. This may allow you to be exempt from studying those modules. This process is known as recognition of prior learning (RPL) .; For the MSc, University regulations allow a maximum of 60 credits (i.e., one third of the full 180 credits) at Level 7 to be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Part-time: 3 years

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