Human Factors and Ergonomics (MSc)

University of Southampton

On our MSc Human Factors and Ergonomics degree, you'll develop your understanding of how people interact with complex systems, and learn how to design them to be safer and more user-friendly. This course offers flexible study options, including part-time study and online learning.

Human factors and ergonomics is an applied discipline that combines psychology, engineering, and design. With your knowledge in these areas, you'll be able to improve performance and reduce the risk of error in safety-critical environments like transport, healthcare, and defence.

You'll study key topics such as:

human capabilities and limitations

system safety

user-centred design

accident investigation

methods for evaluating human performance