Ergonomics is the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of objects, systems and environments for human use. It aims to design objects, systems and tasks in such a way as to improve human safety, health, comfort and performance. This web site contains information about the MSc in Applied Ergonomics by Distance Learning. This course has been designed by leading researchers in the field of ergonomics and will give you the skills and experience to apply ergonomics in real world settings.

Why choose Nottingham?

- You will be taught by a team who actively work as researchers and consultants in ergonomics and can share their experience of applying ergonomics in the real world

- We are part of the internationally recognised Human Factors Research Group. This allows us to bring you the latest in research developments

- You will graduate with a qualification from a University ranked as within the Top 1% of all universities worldwide* and 8th amongst British Universities**

- You can carry out projects which are closely linked to the needs of your employer or your future career interests

- You will have access to the latest electronic books and journals and we provide you with your own copies of core text books

- You will graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the field of ergonomics. You will also have gained the necessary research skills to undertake further study if you wish.

- By the time you graduate you will have received the full formal education needed to work as an Ergonomist. You will be eligible to join The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (formerly the Ergonomics Society) as a Graduate Member.

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What our students say about the course

"During my work as a health and safety inspector over twenty years I had often used human factors principles to help understand incidents and problems, and to gain improvements, in a wide variety of industrial settings.  However, I was aware that the field had developed significantly over recent years and wished to improve my understanding and competence in the area by gaining a formal post-graduate qualification such as an MSc. 

With a full-time job and a young family, full-time study was out of the question, but my employer supported me in completing the Nottingham MSc by distance learning over a period of four years (I'd recommend three if you can manage it).  Maintaining the discipline of putting in the study time was often hard, but the content, web-based format and support from friendly and helpful course supervisors was excellent.  I have applied the principles learned during the course "on-the-job" most weeks since, and I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone who wants to improve their competence in ergonomics and human factors but is unable to study full-time".

Other related courses at Nottingham

We also offer a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Ergonomics by Distance Learning along with full and part-time courses in Human Factors and Interactive Systems Design.

*The Times Higher World Rankings 2008
** The Sunday Times League Tables 2008