Program Overview

Human Factors in Aviation MSc

Course Overview

This specialist MSc in Human Factors in Aviation is informed by the academic and professional disciplines of Ergonomics, Human Factors and Psychology. The course aims to provide a thorough introduction to the field of human factors, and its application in an aviation context.

Why You Should Study This Course

As the aviation industry continues to evolve and develop, human factors professionals apply the latest knowledge on human performance, in order to help improve safety and efficiency in aviation operations.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course has been accredited by the European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP), and recognised by the following bodies:

What You'll Study

Year One

• Human Information Processing in Aviation – 15 credits
• Decision Making and Error in Aviation - 15 credits
• Flight Deck Design - 15 credits
• Selection, Stress and Stressors – 15 credits
• Training and Simulation – 15 credits
• Critical Literature Review - 15 credits

Year Two

• Crew Resource Management – 15 credits
• Human Factors and Safety Management – 15 credits
• Project Introduction and Planning – 0 credits
• Human Factors Research Thesis – 60 credits

How You'll Learn

The MSc Human Factors in Aviation is offered part-time over a minimum of two years on a distance learning, modular basis. It is expected that most students will complete the course in two years.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should ideally hold an honours degree 2:2 or an equivalent international qualification or above in a cognate, psychology, medical or engineering discipline, and have experience in the operational aspects of the aviation industry.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £13,550 full time/180 credits fee - as this course is part-time, you will be expected to take 90 credits each year, so pay 50% of the fee each year.
• International: £13,550 full time/180 credits fee - as this course is part-time, you will be expected to take 90 credits each year, so pay 50% of the fee each year.

Facilities

This is an online learning course, allowing you the flexibility to integrate your studies with work and personal commitments. Our platform provider is currently Aula, an online learning platform accessible from your phone, desktop or tablet.

Careers and Opportunities

The Human Factors in Aviation MSc course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human factors within aviation and to develop knowledge, skills and expertise that can be applied in the human factors field. The course also aims to develop students’ intellectual and transferable skills and attributes.

Where Our Graduates Work

Past graduates of this course are typically already in employment, normally within the aviation industry and successful completion of this master’s course can support them in their potential future career options.