Human Factors in Transport – (M.Sc.)

The information on this course covers the following programmes:

Ergonomics (Human Factors) MSc/Diploma Human Factors in Transport MSc/Diploma Human Factors in Inclusive Design MSc/Diploma Ergonomics for Health Professionals

* Ergonomics (Human Factors)
* Human Factors in Transport
* Human Factors in Inclusive Design
* Ergonomics for Health Professionals

Loughborough has been a world centre for Ergonomics/ Human Factors for the past 50 years. We are proud to have trained ergonomists working in influential positions across the world. They work in diverse areas such as product design, health and safety, applied psychology, human performance, comfort/refinement, accident investigation, and ICT. All these areas have in common that people are the core consideration. The programmes are 12 months, full-time, but can be attended part-time by studying one or more modules per semester. We do not offer a distance learning provision. The programmes are modular; other than the project, modules are scheduled over two semesters running from October to May inclusive each year. The project module is undertaken over the summer months (variable for part-time students). While we offer a variety of projects based on our research interests we also have an extensive industrial network of contacts and many companies request students to undertake projects with them. Often this means that the project is based at the company and can be outside the UK. If you have been or are employed, the project may be undertaken at your place of work. A proportion of learning comes from personal study as well as from the mix of lectures, tutorials, directed reading, case study and laboratory group work. Learning also comes from individual contact with staff and, as we attract a mix of experience within the student cohort, there is much to learn from your colleagues on our programmes. We seek to foster a friendly and supportive environment to encourage these learning opportunities.