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Degree courses

There is currently one BSc undergraduate degree course in ergonomics in the UK, and a number of ergonomics and human factors MSc postgraduate degree courses. Many are combined with an associated subject like psychology or design. An MSc is usually a taught postgraduate degree, involving lectures, exams and a project. These programmes involve 1 or 2 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The following list of courses have been assessed by the IEHF as 'Qualifying Courses'. They all provide a wide range of academic and professional training for a career in ergonomics and human factors. This means that if you graduate from one of these Qualifying Courses (including those listed as discontinued), you can join the Institute as a Graduate Member, or upgrade from a Student Member to a Graduate Member. If you graduate from a course that is not on this list, you can still join the Institute as an Associate Member. Both grades will allow you to become a future Registered Member with appropriate experience.

Current BSc

  • BSc (Hons) Ergonomics , Loughborough University , Link

Current MSc

  • MSc Health Ergonomics (through online learning) , Derby University , Link
  • MSc Ergonomics (Human Factors) (through online learning) , Derby University , Link
  • MSc Ergonomics and Organisational Behaviour (through online learning) , Derby University , Link
  • MSc Human-Computer Interaction with Ergonomics , University College London , Link
  • MSc Ergonomics (Human Factors) , Loughborough University , Link
  • MSc Ergonomics for Health Professionals , Loughborough University , Link
  • MSc Human Factors in Transport , Loughborough University , Link
  • MSc Human Factors for Inclusive Design , Loughborough University , Link
  • MSc Human Factors , University of Nottingham , Link
  • MSc Applied Ergonomics by Distance Learning , University of Nottingham , Link
  • MSc Ergonomics and Safety at Work , Cranfield University , Link
  • MSc Human Factors in Health and Safety , Cranfield University , Link

Discontinued BSc

  • BSc Psychology with Ergonomics , Loughborough University

Discontinued MSc

  • MSc Work Design and Ergonomics , University of Birmingham
  • MSc Ergonomics , Aberdeen University
  • MSc Human Factors and Ergonomics , Leeds University
  • MSc Health Ergonomics , University of Surrey
  • MSc Systems Safety & Ergonomics , University of Surrey