Study patterns: Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc (online) - OLPCE

On this page, you will find the study patterns for our MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors online (OLPCE) programme.

This study pattern highlights the modules that you will need study over the next 12 months. Please note that all students are required to re-enrol at the start of every academic year in September and so within your enrolment you can only choose modules for the current academic year.  

The scheduled modules for the remainder of your programme (outlined below) are based on the current plan, however, the order of these may be subject to change. Should any changes be made, we will communicate this to you as soon as possible.   

Please note that any optional modules are subject to viable group sizes. Should you choose a module that is deemed to be non-viable, you will be notified of the alternative available options.   

Pace of your study
For students completing the programme at the standard rate of study, the required minimum number of study time is 20 hours per week.

MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors - standard rate with September start

Study Pattern Autumn (September) Spring (January) Summer (May)
Year 1 Fundamentals of Ergonomics and Human Factors
(7PS568)
20 credits		 Cognitive Ergonomics and Psychology
(7PS567)
20 credits		 Physical Ergonomics
(7PS569)
20 credits
Year 2 Investigation and Analysis
(7PS503)
20 credits		 Systems Ergonomics
(7PS570)
20 credits		 Option A Module
20 credits
Year 3 Research Project in Ergonomics
and Human Factors
(7PS989)
60 credits		 Research Project in Ergonomics
and Human Factors
(7PS989)
60 credits continued		 Research Project in Ergonomics
and Human Factors
(7PS989)
60 credits continued

Option A Modules: Contemporary Issues in Ergonomics and Human Factors (7PS564); Ergonomics and Human Factors (Behaviour Change) (7PS565); Ergonomics and Human Factors (Healthcare) (7PS566)