Masters Degrees (Ergonomics)

Ergonomics and Human Factors is a dynamic and evolving profession gaining greater attention as we see more and more emphasis being placed on a holistic human-centred approach to design. Read more

You will apply theoretical principles, data and methods to ensure that design is optimised for human wellbeing and overall system performance. Read more

The programme examines how best to ensure a good fit between people, their actions, the objects they use and the environments which they occupy. Read more

Our MSc in Human Factors and Ergonomics aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to design products, jobs / tasks and environments from the human perspective. Read more

The programme is designed to give you the human factors/ergonomics experience required in a wide range of manufacturing, service and process industries, enforcement agencies such as Local Authorities and the health service, as well as a grounding for a career in research. Read more

The first Master’s course of its kind, our MSc Behaviour Change with its distinct pathways, opens doors to a wide range of fulfilling careers which focus on changing people’s behaviour and helping them to make positive choices. Read more

Human computer interaction specialises in understanding the relationship between people and digital technologies.  Global industries are developing user research and design to improve their products and services. There is an increasing demand for graduates in this innovative field. Read more

Our MRes in Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention provides you with the research experience required to work within the highly innovative field of medical robotics and surgical technology. Read more

This 3-year part-time online MSc programme in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors aims to support any graduate health care professionals (ranging from nurses to surgeons and anaesthetists) in using evidence-based tools and techniques to improve the reliability and safety of everyday health care systems and processes. Read more

This is a one-year full time (with part time routes available) programme of study designed for graduates seeking to develop specialist knowledge… Read more

UCC’s MSc Occupational Health is a part-time programme delivered on Monday and Thursday evening from 6.15pm to 9.30pm. The programme integrates occupational health and safety into a multidisciplinary perspective. Read more

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is concerned with the design and use of computer and mobile technology, focusing on the interfaces between people and systems. Read more

Demand for human factors and safety expertise continues to grow within aviation as well as other safety critical industries.  This course has been designed to provide industry with equipped graduates who can make a real and lasting improvement to performance and safety through the application of skills and knowledge learnt through a mix of lectures and practical exercises. Read more