PG Dip Ergonomics and Human Factors at University of Derby

Programme overview

Ergonomics and Human Factors is a dynamic and evolving profession gaining greater attention around the world, as increasing emphasis is being placed on a holistic human-centred approach to product and service design, to optimise usability and user-experience. Increasingly, Human Factors specialists or Ergonomists are key stakeholders in the design process as they bring an understanding of the human-technology-systems interactions and lead a systems approach to design.

Department: Ergonomics and Human Factors | Duration: Part-time: 2 years | Study mode: online (part-time) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate Diploma core modules: Fundamentals of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Cognitive Ergonomics and Psychology, Physical Ergonomics, Investigation and Analysis, Systems Ergonomics.

Career pathways

The Ergonomics and Human Factors Postgraduate Diploma is designed to support your career development within the profession; however you may wish to progress onto the final stage of the Masters award before considering further qualifications such as a PhD.

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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 Postgraduate Diploma, the University’s regulations allow up to a maximum of 40 credits of prior learning (RPL) to be transferred in.; If you are granted RPL, you must still follow the required module sequence for your chosen award.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,480 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 6,480 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: 2 years

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