Online Ergonomics and Human Factors courses

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), our online ergonomics and human factors courses meet their high standards and gives you the opportunity to gain Graduate Membership which is your first step to registered status as an Ergonomist.

The University of Derby is celebrating 20 years of delivering Ergonomics and Human Factors qualifications worldwide. 

The real-world discipline of Ergonomics and Human Factors is a human-centred design approach. It focuses on how people interact with systems, products and environments to improve performance and make our everyday lives safer, more comfortable and inclusive. 

Our highly flexible online Ergonomics and Human Factors courses are designed specifically for professionals with experience in this field to help you to pursue a successful career in this rapidly expanding line of work. 

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), our postgraduate level courses range from a full Masters degree giving you eligibility for Graduate basis for Chartership, through to shorter Certificates of Credit for you continuing professional development. We offer Healthcare or Behaviour Change pathways and specialisms so you can align your studies with these areas of interest. 

Online Ergonomics and Human Factors courses

Pioneering Research and Innovation

This human-centred design approach underpins our everyday lives and seeks to make the world we live in, more accessible, comfortable and user-friendly. 

Through our ground-breaking Ergonomics and Human Factors research, we are making a positive impact across sectors from healthcare to transport and the natural world. Our work includes:

As we advance new knowledge with our research, we link our discoveries back into our curriculum to deliver up-to-date and inspiring education. By sharing our expertise, we aim to inspire our students to become game changers; to take and apply your learning within your work where you too can make a difference. 

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Quality standards

Our online courses have to meet the same strict academic standards as all UK university courses. They are just as high quality and are worth the same.

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Philippa Tredget at her graduation reception

I’ve really found that the tutors at Derby have been so fantastic in supporting me. Whenever there’s been an issue, they’re always there to support you. To help you understand, how do you split that workload and how do you still make your deadline.

Philippa Tredget
MSc Ergonomics