Ergonomics MSc
Course code: MJ9AA (required to complete application form)
This popular and well-established programme was the first online ergonomics masters course to be launched in Europe. As a current or aspiring ergonomist, or a human factors professional, it would give you a significant advantage in your field. Accredited by your professional body, the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF), it meets their high standards and gives you Graduate Membership of their association.
It’s your choice what you focus on
There are 3 pathways to choose from to enable you to focus on the areas most relevant and of interest to your career:
- Health Ergonomics
- Ergonomics (Human Factors)
- Ergonomics and Organisational Behaviour.
The name of your final qualification will match the pathway eg MSc Health Ergonomics.
Watch our short introductory video below to find out more.
Flexible enough to fit around you
Depending on whether you’re currently employed and on how much time you have, you can choose to complete this masters in 1 year full time, or 3-6 years part time. It’s really down to you to set the pace and because it’s online, you have complete control over when and where you study. Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed semester or term time, but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures.
We would encourage you to complete the full MSc, but if you aren’t able to, you can still gain awards along the way: a PG Cert or a PG Dip.
Course Length:
3-6 years of part time study
Start Dates:
September and May
Entry Requirements:
You'll need an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline. If you have key practical experience and work based training, you may also apply.
Fees:
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £660 | 9 | £5,940* | Sept / May |
| Overseas | £760 | 9 | £6,840* | Sept / May |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase in September 2013. Each module is worth 20 credits.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
Career Information:
During this course you will develop excellent additional skills to help you evaluate and design tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems that are compatible with the needs and limitations of people.
If you are already working in this area, those skills will enhance your performance and prospects in your current organisation and boost your confidence. If you're a health professional, it can also form part of your continuing professional development.
If you are not yet working in this area, the MSc will enable you to work as an ergonomist or in an associated field.
The fact that it’s accredited by the IEHF as a qualifying course for Graduate Membership, is great news for your career.
Graduate Membership brings you a whole range of benefits including:
- discounts on books, journals and insurance
- events and talks that keep you updated about changes in your field
- regular news and jobs alerts.
After 3 years of Graduate Membership you can become a Registered Member, enabling you to use MIEHF after your name. This gives you added credibility, demonstrating to clients and colleagues that you’re a professionally recognised ergonomics and human factors professional
Testimonials:
Alison Harper graduated with an MSc Health Ergonomics and is now working for herself doing occupational health/ergonomic assessments for private organisations.
“I would definitely recommend online learning, and can't recommend this course more highly.
It is flexible, with excellent written resources and additional reading – the availability of journals and texts was very good – and it was very helpful to have the online forum to bounce around ideas, suggestions and queries, or just to release stress! On top of that the tutors were fantastic.”
Course Leader:
Modules Summary:
This course is made up of seven 20 credit modules which are listed below. These will be a mixture of core and optional modules.
The pathway you choose will determine which modules you will need to take. For further information please contact us.
- Online Induction (no credit value)
- Approaches in Ergonomics (20 credits)
- Organisational Psychology (20 credits)
- Physical Characteristics and Ergonomics (20 credits)
- Systems and Ergonomics (20 credits)
- Cognition, Behaviour and Performance (20 credits)
- Ergonomics and Design (20 credits)
- Human Behaviour and Health (20 credits)
- Investigations and Analysis (20 credits)
- Independent Scholarship in Ergonomics (60 credits)
Student Profile:
Alison Harper graduated with an MSc Health Ergonomics and is now working for herself doing occupational health/ergonomic assessments for private organisations.
“I would definitely recommend online learning, and can't recommend this course more highly.
It is flexible, with excellent written resources and additional reading – the availability of journals and texts was very good – and it was very helpful to have the online forum to bounce around ideas, suggestions and queries, or just to release stress! On top of that the tutors were fantastic.”
Career Information
During this course you will develop excellent additional skills to help you evaluate and design tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems that are compatible with the needs and limitations of people.
If you are already working in this area, those skills will enhance your performance and prospects in your current organisation and boost your confidence. If you're a health professional, it can also form part of your continuing professional development.
If you are not yet working in this area, the MSc will enable you to work as an ergonomist or in an associated field.
The fact that it’s accredited by the IEHF as a qualifying course for Graduate Membership, is great news for your career.
Graduate Membership brings you a whole range of benefits including:
- discounts on books, journals and insurance
- events and talks that keep you updated about changes in your field
- regular news and jobs alerts.
After 3 years of Graduate Membership you can become a Registered Member, enabling you to use MIEHF after your name. This gives you added credibility, demonstrating to clients and colleagues that you’re a professionally recognised ergonomics and human factors professional
Modules
This course is made up of seven 20 credit modules which are listed below. These will be a mixture of core and optional modules.
The pathway you choose will determine which modules you will need to take. For further information please contact us.
- Online Induction (no credit value)
- Approaches in Ergonomics (20 credits)
- Organisational Psychology (20 credits)
- Physical Characteristics and Ergonomics (20 credits)
- Systems and Ergonomics (20 credits)
- Cognition, Behaviour and Performance (20 credits)
- Ergonomics and Design (20 credits)
- Human Behaviour and Health (20 credits)
- Investigations and Analysis (20 credits)
- Independent Scholarship in Ergonomics (60 credits)
You'll need an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline. If you have key practical experience and work based training, you may also apply.
Apply Now
Applications for Online courses are made through the main University of Derby website.
By clicking on "Apply now" below you will be redirected to the University of Derby website to continue your application process.
Fees
| Per Module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £660 | 9 | £5,940* | Sept / May |
| Overseas | £760 | 9 | £6,840* | Sept / May |
*Prices correct for 2012/2013. Subject to annual increase in September 2013. Each module is worth 20 credits.
New flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
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