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PG Cert Ergonomics (online)

University of Derby online learning

Postgraduate

Online

£ 2,940 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This online Ergonomics postgraduate certificate course is the first stage of our popular and well-established Ergonomics Masters programme which was the first online MSc Ergonomics to be launched in Europe.

As a current or aspiring ergonomist, or a human factors professional, the postgraduate certificate level is an ideal way of learning more about this specialist subject or obtaining continuing professional development (CPD) credits to further your career. You may wish to consider continuing your study to the postgraduate diploma or the full masters at a later date.

About this course

During this course, you will develop excellent skills to help you evaluate and design tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems that are compatible with the needs and limitations of people.

Employment prospects for ergonomists can be diverse as demand for these specialist skills can be found in a range of fields from healthcare to aviation, nuclear safety to product design.

You'll need a UK undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline. If you have key practical experience and work based training, you may also apply.

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Subjects

  • Ergonomics
  • Human Physical
  • Characteristics
  • Human performance
  • Psychology
  • Psychology and Human Performance
  • Performance
  • Characteristics Psychology
  • Approaches
  • Design tasks

Course programme

What you will study

We will advise you of your study plan - the running order and availability of the modules - when you are invited to enrol.

Core modules
  • Approaches in Ergonomics
  • Human Physical Characteristics and Ergonomics
  • Psychology and Human Performance
Assessment method

This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work and practical reports.

Additional information

International fee - 
£2,940 (2019/20)

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PG Cert Ergonomics (online)

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